Chimpanzees and bonobos hug before meals to avoid fights and distribute food fairly, scientists discover

Bonobos and chimpanzees use friendly physical contact to manage social stress before meals. New research shows both species ...
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Wild chimpanzees fight in deadly 'civil war' amid massive group split — and scientists aren't sure why

In a shocking twist of nature, scientists have documented a rare phenomenon in the wild: a violent split within a single group of chimpanzees. The conflict is unfolding in Uganda's Kibale National ...
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Scientists Announce The First Clear Evidence of a Chimpanzee 'Civil War'

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A chimpanzee in Kibale National Park, Uganda, bares its teeth before a fight. (Moritz Wolf/imageBROKER/Getty Images) Deep in the ...
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How animals prepare for war long before the fighting starts

Long before a major fight between groups of animals begins, a chimpanzee patrol may climb a hill and fall quiet. Dwarf ...