In a shocking display of primate aggression, a group of chimpanzees in the Ivory Coast has been embroiled in a brutal conflict that has left a trail of bloodshed and destruction in its wake. The war, which has been ongoing for several years, has claimed the lives of hundreds of chimps and has left experts baffled as to its cause. Despite numerous attempts to intervene and broker a peace, the violence continues to escalate, with chimps on both sides suffering heavy losses. As the world watches with a mix of fascination and horror, scientists are left to ponder the motivations behind this unprecedented display of primate warfare.
These Chimps Began the Bloodiest ‘War’ on Record. No One Knows Why. The New York Times
