Strength in Numbers
Female bonobos in the Congo leverage their numbers to fend off males, challenging the notion of male dominance despite their physical superiority.
These females form groups, even without close ties, to secure food and elevate their social rank, demonstrating a unique strategy where female collaboration prevails.
Evolutionary Insights
The study, spanning three decades, offers new insights into the social structure of bonobos, highlighting the role of female coalitions in overcoming male aggression.
Researchers suggest these findings reflect on human and ancestral social strategies, emphasizing the evolutionary importance of female alliances for power dynamics.