The first kiss? Scientists push origin of kissing to ancient African apes 21 million years ago

New research suggests the first kiss occurred 16.9-21.5 million years ago between ape ancestors in Africa. Scientists analyzed primate behavior, concluding kissing predates humans and likely occurred between Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens, evidenced by shared oral microbes.

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Nov 21, 2025 - 17:55
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The first kiss? Scientists push origin of kissing to ancient African apes 21 million years ago
New research suggests the first kiss occurred 16.9-21.5 million years ago between ape ancestors in Africa. Scientists analyzed primate behavior, concluding kissing predates humans and likely occurred between Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens, evidenced by shared oral microbes.

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