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Civil war among wild chimpanzees.

  • Published In: Science, 2026, v. 392, n. 6794. P. 146 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Brooks, James 3 of 3

Abstract

Groups exist in the minds of their members and are reflected in their behavior. They are not always permanent and can split as a consequence of changing social relations, cultural dynamics, and—in humans—geopolitical trends. Groups, and how they are understood by individuals, are dynamic systems shaped by evolution (1). Therefore, studying these systems across species can help to reveal the selective forces and behaviors that promote or moderate divisions among members. On page 216 of this issue, Sandel et al. (2) report a shift in group structure before, during, and after a permanent split in a population of wild chimpanzees, the closest relatives of humans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science. 2026/04, Vol. 392, Issue 6794, p146
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sociology
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0036-8075
  • DOI:10.1126/science.aeg6719
  • Accession Number:192902515
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