The assertion that animals don't go to war is false. There are many examples of animals engaging in violent conflict, both within and between species. One of the most well-documented examples is the Gombe Chimpanzee War, which took place between two communities of chimpanzees in Tanzania between 1974 and 1978. The war began when a group of males from the Kasakela community … [Read more...] about Animals Do Go to War: The Case of the Gombe Chimpanzee War
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Chimpanzee has the sweetest reaction after seeing the sky for the first time after life of captivity
It’s heartbreaking to think how many animals spend their whole lives locked up in captivity, never knowing any world outside their cage. That was the case for one chimpanzee, who recently got her first taste of freedom after a lifetime of confinement — and her reaction to seeing the sky for the first time will bring a tear to your eye. Vanilla is a 28-year-old … [Read more...] about Chimpanzee has the sweetest reaction after seeing the sky for the first time after life of captivity
59-year-old chimp is sick and refuses to eat: Look now when she makes eye contact with the friend who raised her
Some moments in life can truly touch your soul and stay with you for a long time. This might be one of them. ‘Mama’ is a 59-year-old chimp — but she’s not just any other chimpanzee. She’s also the oldest matriarch in the world-famous chimpanzee colony at the Royal Burgers Zoo in Arnhem, Netherlands. In her old age, Mama had recently become seriously ill and was … [Read more...] about 59-year-old chimp is sick and refuses to eat: Look now when she makes eye contact with the friend who raised her
The Gombe Chimpanzee War: A Unique and Eye-Opening Example of Animal Conflict
For a long time, it was believed that animals don't go to war. However, the 4-year war between two communities of chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania, challenges this assertion. This war, also known as the Gombe Chimpanzee War, was documented by Jane Goodall, a primatologist who spent decades studying chimpanzees in the wild. The war began in 1974 when a … [Read more...] about The Gombe Chimpanzee War: A Unique and Eye-Opening Example of Animal Conflict
Researchers Document The First Time a Wild Chimpanzee Uses a Human-Made Object As a Se xual Toy
In several ape species other than humans, m.asturbation has been observed. Even the usage of s.ex toys—masturbation tools—has been observed in the wild, including in male long-tailed macaques. Now, scientists claim to have seen a male chimpanzee in the wild utilizing a made-by-people item for m.asturbation for the first time. The incident was reported to have occurred in … [Read more...] about Researchers Document The First Time a Wild Chimpanzee Uses a Human-Made Object As a Se xual Toy