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How a group of chimpanzees started a ‘civil war’ in their once close-knit community

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A once large and peaceful group of chimpanzees in the western forests of Uganda has now split into two, causing a rare “civil war” among the primates.

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There's a Rare Chimpanzee "Civil war." It Might Teach Us About Human Conflict.

By Taylor Nicioli. Aaron Sandel can pinpoint when it all began. The co-director of the Ngogo Chimpanzee Project had been observing a group of apes on June 24, 2015, in Uganda’s Kibale National Park, where the project is located, when he suddenly noticed the chimpanzees fall silent. Several began grimacing, a facial expression that indicated nervousness. Others started touching each other to reassure themselves. More chimpanzees could be heard in…

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How a group of chimpanzees started a ‘civil war’ in their once close-knit community

A once large and peaceful group of chimpanzees in the western forests of Uganda has now split into two, causing a rare “civil war” among the primates.

9 hours ago·Atlanta, United States

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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States 9 hours ago on Monday, April 20, 2026.

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