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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adithi Ramakrishnan

Bonobos in Congo form girl groups to fend off male aggression, study says

Female Bonobos - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Female bonobos find strength in numbers, teaming up to fend off males in the wild, a new study finds.

Along with chimpanzees, bonobos are among humans' closest relatives. Scientists have long wondered why bonobos live in generally female-dominated societies since the males are physically bigger and stronger.

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