💨 Abstract

In Uganda's Kibale National Park, a group of 200 chimpanzees experienced a civil war, splitting into Central and Western factions in 2015. Initially, the groups maintained some interactions, but by 2018, they began aggressive patrols and raids. Over four years, Western males killed several Central group members, including infants. The cause of the conflict is unclear, but factors may include population growth, competition for resources, and power struggles.

Courtesy: Josh Milton