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Why Is a Bonobo Mother Eating Her Dead Young?

(via BBC Earth) Bonobos are one of our closest living relatives, sharing over 98% of a humans DNA makeup. In this rare video footage we see a mother Bonobo as she consumes her dead offspring. you can read more about this behaviour here http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/201610... Send to a Friend | Permalink

Posted by RCScience Staff | Zoology - Monday October 31st, 2016 | Send to a Friend