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‘The most violent attack ever documented’: Five female bonobos kill a male, challenging beliefs about the species’ peaceful nature (english.elpais.com)
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[–] venusaur@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

When did we believe apes don’t kill each other? Unless this is happening all the time, it’s nothing new.

[–] Gerudo@lemmy.zip 13 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I think there is a common thought that Bonobos overall are more peaceful than other primates, not that violence didn't exist at all.

[–] venusaur@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago

Probably because of the butt sex