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Sexy Beasts: Bonobos Make Love, Not War

In the middle of one of the least explored places on the planet, you can catch a glimpse of man's closest cousin. Bonobos are thought of as possibly the only animals who resolve their conflicts not through violence, but through sex. In fact, they are also believed to be among the only animals, other than humans, who have sex for fun, as opposed to just for breeding. Often called the "erotic apes," bonobos are 98.5 percent genetically similar to humans. "Nightline" took the incredibly...Full Story
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