Chimpanzees share more than 98% of human DNA, and decades of field research across Africa show their societies can be intensely violent. Long-term studies at sites like Gombe and Kibale document ...
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.
When people find out we study chimpanzees, they usually ask about their dark side. “You know chimpanzees kill each other, right?” or “Aren’t they the only animals besides humans that wage wars?” ...