For decades, scientists believed that bonobos, one of our closest living relatives, were among the most peaceful primates.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. From a human perspective, chimpanzees and bonobos often represent ...

New research suggests that male bonobos exhibit aggressive behaviors such as chasing, charging, hitting and kicking more often than scientists thought. Anup Shah via Getty Images Bonobos aren’t as ...

Chimpanzees have a reputation for being aggressive, while bonobos are often seen as their peaceful counterparts. This ...

Bonobos are a species of great ape, along with gorillas, orangutans, and chimpanzees. Over the years, they’ve gained a reputation as being calmer and more peaceful than other ape species. But recent ...

Have we misjudged our two closest relatives? Chimpanzees are known for lethal violence while bonobos are widely seen as paragons of peaceful coexistence, free love and female empowerment – but a new ...

Don’t be fooled by their reputation for altruism and free love – bonobos hunt and kill monkeys just like their more vicious chimpanzees cousins, according to new research. “Bonobos are merciless,” ...

Male bonobos are larger and stronger than females, so researchers have found it puzzling that the female apes enjoy high status in bonobo society. After analyzing three decades of behavioral data, ...

Chimpanzees and bonobos are two closely related species of great apes and share much of their DNA with humans. Though they appear similar, they differ significantly in behavior, social structure, and ...

Monkeys reject unfair food rewards, demonstrating a sense of fairness. Research shows capuchins and chimpanzees refuse ...

The relative lack of aggression among female bonobos could be explained by the species' well-studied use of sex to defuse ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Male bonobos were observed being particularly aggressive with other males, but not females. “Chimpanzees and bonobos use ...