For years, bonobos, our close ape relatives, have enjoyed a reputation as the peace-loving “hippy apes” compared to their more aggressive chimpanzee cousins. However, a recent study published in Current Biology challenges this simplistic view. Led by anthropologist Maud Mouginot, the research sheds light on a more complex reality: bonobos do exhibit aggression, just in a way distinct from chimpanzees.
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In hotter regions, mammals seek forests, avoid human habitats
In the midst of North America’s intensifying heatwaves, a recent study from the University of California, Davis, underscores the pivotal role of forests as a crucial refuge for mammals. Against the backdrop of escalating climate change, this research emphasizes the growing importance of preserving forested habitats to safeguard wildlife populations.