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Bonobos, one of humanity’s closest relatives, can tell when a human doesn’t know something and steps in to help — a cognitive ability never before identified in nonhuman apes, a study found.

Bonobos share 98.7% of their DNA with humans, making them one of our closest genetic relatives. However, their behavior is vastly different from that of chimpanzees, the other great ape with whom we ...

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Bonobos are a unique ape, operating in female-led communities, and are known for their caring and affectionate nature. As a group, they are always quick to resolve conflict and their nurturing ...

Eye color is a complex genetic trait determined by pairings of genes passed on from each parent. Scientists once believed eye color was determined by a single gene, but advances in genetic research ...