Chimpanzee (2 of 3) (IMAGE)

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Chimpanzee (2 of 3)

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Chimpanzee males that treat females aggressively father more offspring over time. The findings, in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on Nov. 13, are based on genetic evidence of paternity and suggest that sexual coercion via long-term intimidation is an adaptive strategy for males in chimpanzee society.

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Joseph Feldblum

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