Bonobo Eden

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Playful
Known for its peaceful nature, the bonobo live communally, enjoy gender equality and, when disputes occur, resolve their differences through sex. "Their basic disposition is compassionate," says Sally Coxe, the president and co-founder of the Bonobo Conservation Initiative.

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