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Male bonobos are able to interpret female fertility cues even when those signals do not reliably indicate ovulation. This ability helps them direct their mating efforts toward times when conception is ...

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Bonobos, a chimpanzee-like primate species found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are known for their close ties to humans and their peaceful nature. However, in February 2025, five wild ...

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Male bonobos are able to decipher confusing fertility signals from females, say scientists. Most female mammals are only ...