Non-reciprocal but peaceful fruit sharing in wild bonobos in Wamba

Paternity and kin structure among neighbouring groups in wild bonobos at Wamba

Although both bonobos and chimpanzees are male-philopatric species, outcomes of male-male reproductive competition seem to be more closely associated with mating success in chimpanzees. This suggests that the extent of male reproductive skew is lower in bonobos. In addition, between-group male-male reproductive competition is more lethal in chimpanzees. This suggests that between-group differen...

Papaya Fruit Sharing in Wild Chimpanzees at Bossou, Guinea

INTRODUCTION Food sharing between non-kin of wild chimpanzees

Function of loud calls in wild bonobos.

Under the social origins hypothesis, human language is thought to have evolved within the framework of non-human primate social contexts and relationships. Our two closest relatives, chimpanzees and bonobos, however, have very different social relationships and this may be reflected in their use of loud calls. Much of loud calling in the male-bonded and aggressive chimpanzee functions for male ...

Emergence of a Peaceful Culture in Wild Baboons

Long-sightedness in old wild bonobos during grooming

Some scientists have suggested that, among Hominidae, prolonged postmenopausal longevity evolved uniquely in humans [1], while others disagree [2]. There have, however, been few empirical studies on how physiological aging and somatic durability in humans compare to our closest relatives - chimpanzees and bonobos [3]. If prolonged lifespan is selected for in humans, physiological aging, includi...