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Bonobo females hunt more than males, decade-long study reveals
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In humans, hunting is considered a man's endeavor. But in one of our closest living relatives, hunting is primarily women's business.
In humans, hunting is considered a man's endeavor. But in one of our closest living relatives, hunting is primarily women's business.
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