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Female Bonobos Launch Brutal Attack on Male in Community
11/20/2025
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Story summary
- Five female bonobos in the LuiKotale community attacked a male bonobo named Hugo, inflicting injuries including disfigurement and loss of body parts.
- The incident occurred on February 18 and lasted about 30 minutes with the entire community present.
- Researchers say the attack may reflect Hugo's attempt to harm one of the females' infants.
- Primatologist Nahoko Tokuyama noted that female bonobos can be violent and suggested Hugo may still be alive.
