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“Female bonobos form a strong sisterhood. They rule through female solidarity.”

Quote by Frans de Waal

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Frans de Waal is a renowned primatologist, born on October 29, 1948. His research focuses on the social behavior and cognitive abilities of non-human primates, having a profound impact on human ethology and social psychology. more

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