Friday, September 15, 2023

The Chimpanzee Civil War of 1974 (video)

Sheldon S., CC Liu, Pfc. Sandoval (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

The insanity of the Gombe Chimpanzee War
(National Park Diaries) Aug. 21, 2023: GOMBE NATIONAL PARK The Gombe Chimpanzee War was an intergroup conflict between two chimpanzee communities in Gombe National Park, Tanzania, Africa.

Prior to this conflict being observed, it was thought that chimpanzees were largely peaceful creatures and vegetarians. But Jane Goodall and other researchers soon opened up a whole new world of chimpanzee conflict and social dynamics with their observations of this conflict.

It's a fascinating look at the brutality of the natural world and perhaps provides an opportunity to reflect on our human capacity for violence as well.
Sources and resources
  • Storyblocks
  • BBC's Planet Earth
  • Jane Goodall Institute
  • Rudicell et al, 2010
  • Konrad Wothe/Minden Pictures

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