In the 1990s, bonobos, also known as pygmy chimpanzees (Pan paniscus), were seen as a peaceful and agreeable monkey species. They were known to settle disputes through kissing, caressing, and sex, with the pack being led by females. However, recent research has challenged these ideas, suggesting that bonobos also exhibit aggression and competition within their communities.
Male bonobos display aggression towards each other, although it is more common for males to target other males rather than females. This is in contrast to chimpanzees who often form gangs and engage in violent behavior to protect their territory.
Bonobos have a unique social structure where females play a significant role in leadership and mating. This may contribute to lower levels of aggression overall.
Despite there are still clear differences between the two species such as the absence of killing in bonobos compared to chimpanzees but studying their behavior can help us understand how they have evolved to survive in different environments.
Primate researcher Maud Mouginot has spent extensive time studying both bonobos and chimpanzees in their natural habitats uncovering new insights into their behavior.
Through his research, Mouginot hopes to better understand the behavior of these closely related monkey species and how they have evolved to survive in different environments. By studying bonobos and chimpanzees researchers can gain valuable insights into primate behavior and potentially help conserve these species from extinction.
:quality(75)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/elcomercio/ZYCCLMPZWBFZZOMBSDPOO6LARY.jpg)
