Chimpanzees and bonobos structure their social relationships in similar ways to humans, according to a new international study led by researchers from Utrecht University and Universidad Carlos III de ...

Chimpanzees (often colloquially “chimps”) are African great apes in the genus Pan, which has two living species: the common chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) and the bonobo (Pan paniscus). The common ...

WASHINGTON — Bonobos for years have had the reputation of being the cool hippies of the simian world, with a "make love, not war" ethos, in contrast to their belligerent cousins, the chimpanzees. But ...

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If you’ve heard the common phrase, “Bonobos make love, not war,” you might wonder about the context behind this statement. Essentially, bonobos use sexual activity as a form of conflict resolution.

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.

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 ...

"Hippie" bonobos are just as aggressive as "warrior" chimpanzees, according to a new study. However, the findings also reveal some key details about which sex is instigating the aggression. Bonobo ...