Peaceful Bonobos and Aggressive Chimps? New Research Says It’s More Complicated Than That

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesMay 6, 2024, 7:05 pm149 pts
Long known to be the peaceful close relative of humans, scientists have discovered that the endangered bonobo is more complicated than previously believed. A new study has observed male bonobos acting aggressive more often than male chimpanzees within their own communities. The researchers also found that more…

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