Orangutan acts as ‘peacemaker’
Monday, 22 February 2010 22:28 | Kategori: Tourism | 3 hit
Label Iklan: Bornean Orangutan, elder female orangutan called Gypsy, Orangutan acts, Orangutan peacemaker, Orangutans can actively preserve peace
It is the first time that an orangutan has been seen behaving in this way, say scientists who published details in the journal Primates. Peacemakers likely intervene in squabbles to ensure they do not spiral out of control. That in turn stops violence affecting other apes in the group and helps the animals live harmoniously together. Wild orangutans usually prefer to lead relatively solitary lives. Orangutans can actively preserve peace in a captive group Dr Tomoyuki Tajima Kyoto University “Orangutans…
