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Despite their contrasting reputations, bonobos and chimpanzees show similar levels of aggression in zoos

Chimpanzees have a reputation for being aggressive, while bonobos are often seen as their peaceful counterparts. This contrast has frequently been used to explain different sides of human nature.
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In zoos, ‘peaceful’ bonobos are just as aggressive as chimps, study suggests

A new study of our two closest living relatives finds that, at least in zoos, bonobos may not be more peaceful than chimpanzees. Bonobos (Pan paniscus) are only found south of the Congo River in the ...
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Learn the best moves to stay safe from a wild chimpanzee

The investigative minds at How to Survive reveal critical defensive tactics for surviving the overwhelming strength and ...
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Scientists Rethink the ‘Peaceful Primate’ Reputation of Bonobos

Bonobos (Pan Paniscus) on a tree branch. The Swearing and Aggressive Bonobo ( Pan paniscus). Democratic Republic of Congo. Africa© Sergey Uryadnikov/Shutterstock.com For decades, scientists believed ...
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Despite reputation, bonobos are aggressive, particularly toward males: study

Historically considered a more peaceful species than their chimpanzee cousins, bonobos are actually just as aggressive -- but target their ire most often at males, according to a study published ...
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These Wild Chimps Have Been Fighting in a ‘Civil War’ for Nearly a Decade. It’s the Bloodiest Split Ever Seen Among Their Kind

Chimpanzees from the Western group attacking members of the Central group in 2019. Aaron Sandel Since 1995, scientists have kept a watchful eye on the Ngogo chimpanzees in Uganda’s Kibale National ...