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Bonobos Speak in Phrases: New Study Challenges Uniqueness of Human Language

In the Calls of Bonobos, Scientists Hear Hints of Language

Bonobos use a kind of syntax once thought to be unique to humans

Bonobos combine calls in similar ways to human language - EurekAlert!

‘Uniquely human’ language capacity found in bonobos

Bonobos and chimps offer clues to how our early ancestors had sex for social purposes - EurekAlert

Chimps and bonobos relieve social tension by rubbing their genitals

Bonobos Know Something You Don't Know, And Are Willing to Tell For a Price

Two researchers at Johns Hopkins, Luke Townrow and Christopher Krupenye, have found a way to test whether some of our closest living relatives, bonobos, can make inferences about the mood of a human they are collaborating with.

Bonobos realize when humans miss information and communicate accordingly

Bonobos can tell when they know something you don't

Bonobos Can Tell When a Human Doesn’t Know Something

Bonobos may be more vulnerable than previously thought, suggests genetics study

Bonobos may be more vulnerable than previously thought, suggests genetics study - EurekAlert

Bonobos and ancient origin of the 'common enemy effect'

Bonobos aren't as peace-loving as we thought - EurekAlert

No ‘Hippie Ape’: Bonobos Are Often Aggressive, Study Finds

Bonobos are not as peaceful as previously thought

Bonobos are more aggressive than previously thought, study shows

Bonobos are more aggressive than previously thought - EurekAlert