“Bonobos and chimpanzees both live in very complex social structures with very rich social interactions that they have to ...

An analysis reveals how the two primate species use sex to resolve conflicts. This suggests that the social function of sex ...

Humans share this behavioral strategy with our closest living ape relatives—bonobos and chimpanzees. Now researchers, led by Durham University, UK, have undertaken what is thought to be one of ...

The famous ape reportedly knew thousands of words, loved Clint Eastwood movies, and was a big fan of video games.

The findings support the idea that sex was already being used for social purposes by the last common ancestor of humans, bonobos, and chimpanzees.

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