By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - 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 ...

For decades, scientists believed that bonobos, one of our closest living relatives, were among the most peaceful primates.

The stereotype of violent chimpanzees and peaceful bonobos may be wrong, according to new research comparing aggression in both apes.

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.

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A new study of chimpanzee and bonobo groups at zoos reveals similar levels of aggression. However, scientists found stark sex ...

Bonobos, great apes related to us and chimpanzees that live in the Republic of Congo, communicate with vocal calls including peeps, hoots, yelps, grunts, and whistles. Now, a team of Swiss scientists ...

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ...

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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.