Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious 'civil war', say researchers

Researchers reported that Uganda's Ngogo chimpanzees have been in a violent 'civil war' for eight years, resulting in at least 24 killings, including 17 infants. The conflict, exacerbated by resource competition and social disruptions, illustrates how group dynamics can lead to aggression, raising parallels to human conflict. The study highlights the complexity of chimpanzee social structures amid territorial disputes.

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