April 2025 PMID 40275064

Drivers of female power in bonobos.

Martin Surbeck, Leveda Cheng, Melodie Kreyer, Gerrit Gort, Roger Mundry, Gottfried Hohmann, Barbara Fruth

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236
Peak: 8 in Apr 2025
across 7 sources since Apr 2025

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235,725
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1,198

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Apr 2025 – Sep 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions emphasize the importance of female coalition formation in bonobos, with posts describing bonobos as 'most intelligent' and highlighting their high social status despite physical differences. The tone is respectful and intrigued, reflecting a positive reception and recognition of the research's significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings about female coalition formation being a key driver of power in bonobos, reflecting general agreement with the study's conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with phrases like 'most intelligent' and references to the significance of the research, indicating curiosity and engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some posts briefly mention the research, others delve into implications and comparisons, indicating a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research is influencing perceptions of bonobo behavior and animal social structures, though they do not demonstrate profound societal impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates what drives female dominance in bonobos, focusing on three main hypotheses: the impact of winning and losing conflicts, mate competition, and female coalition formation.
  • The research, based on 30 years of data from six wild bonobo groups, finds that only the female coalition hypothesis is supported; females often form coalitions targeting males and tend to have higher ranks when they do so.
  • These findings suggest that female coalition formation is a key behavioral strategy for bonobo females to increase their power and status over males, despite physical size differences.]

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Comportamento Primatológico
@CPrimatologico · X

Se gostou compartilhe para que chegue em mais pessoas! Estamos de volta! Siga para mais conteúdos! Referência Surbeck, M., Cheng, L., Kreyer, M. et al. Drivers of female power in bonobos. Commun Biol 8, 550 (2025). https://t.co/c53K0dyJoV

Apr 29, 2025 · 14 likes · 20,282 followers View post →
MU-Peter Shimon
@mu-peter.bsky.social · Bluesky

Bonobos (Pan paniscus) females have high status relative to males despite male-biased size dimorphism. Drivers of female power in bonobos

May 5, 2025 · 11 likes · 3 shares View post →
James L. Nuzzo, PhD
@JamesLNuzzo · X

Drivers of female power in bonobos https://t.co/8gK0ZQx7xa

Sep 12, 2025 · 3 likes · 4,198 followers View post →
James L. Nuzzo, PhD
@JamesLNuzzo · X

Drivers of Female Power in Bonobos https://t.co/8gK0ZQx7xa

Apr 27, 2025 · 3 likes · 4,198 followers View post →
Nature Japan
@NatureJapan · X

Martin Surbeckらの@CommsBio #OA #論文 Drivers of female power in bonobos https://t.co/PeyElctJlo #オープンアクセス 【注目のハイライト】動物学:雌の #ボノボ は団結し、雄に対して優位性を発揮する https://t.co/TXg5LRZ3AV @Harvard @MPI_EVA_Leipzig @WageningenINT @uniGoettingen https://t.co/dCWlGUZhS4

Jun 11, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 90,826 followers View post →
Nature Japan
@NatureJapan · X

【注目のハイライト】動物学:雌の #ボノボ は団結し、雄に対して優位性を発揮する https://t.co/uPWAMW51EG Martin Surbeckらの@CommsBio #OA #論文 Drivers of female power in bonobos https://t.co/YMroP4Vdr8 #オープンアクセス @Harvard @MPI_EVA_Leipzig @WageningenINT @uniGoettingen https://t.co/XUsla8QSUK

Apr 25, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 90,826 followers View post →

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AxeDame
@axedame.bsky.social · Bluesky

The Bonobos (our fellow great apes) for example, put us 'most intelligent' to shame...

Sep 27, 2025 · 1 like View post →
James L. Nuzzo, PhD
@JamesLNuzzo · X

Drivers of female power in bonobos https://t.co/8gK0ZQx7xa

Sep 12, 2025 · 3 likes · 4,198 followers View post →
暗井戸
@clydemender · X

RT @NatureJapan: Martin Surbeckらの@CommsBio #OA #論文 Drivers of female power in bonobos https://t.co/PeyElctJlo #オープンアクセス 【注目のハイライト】動物学:雌の #…

Jun 11, 2025 · 1 share · 2,207 followers View post →
Nature Japan
@NatureJapan · X

Martin Surbeckらの@CommsBio #OA #論文 Drivers of female power in bonobos https://t.co/PeyElctJlo #オープンアクセス 【注目のハイライト】動物学:雌の #ボノボ は団結し、雄に対して優位性を発揮する https://t.co/TXg5LRZ3AV @Harvard @MPI_EVA_Leipzig @WageningenINT @uniGoettingen https://t.co/dCWlGUZhS4

Jun 11, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 90,826 followers View post →
Shannon Leone Fowler
@shannon_leone · X

Drivers of female power in bonobos | Communications Biology https://t.co/crARKv7N0M

May 24, 2025 · 729 followers View post →
MU-Peter Shimon
@mu-peter.bsky.social · Bluesky

Bonobos (Pan paniscus) females have high status relative to males despite male-biased size dimorphism. Drivers of female power in bonobos

May 5, 2025 · 11 likes · 3 shares View post →
Comportamento Primatológico
@CPrimatologico · X

Se gostou compartilhe para que chegue em mais pessoas! Estamos de volta! Siga para mais conteúdos! Referência Surbeck, M., Cheng, L., Kreyer, M. et al. Drivers of female power in bonobos. Commun Biol 8, 550 (2025). https://t.co/c53K0dyJoV

Apr 29, 2025 · 14 likes · 20,282 followers View post →
GerardPJ
@Paleogee26 · X

Drivers of female power in bonobos https://t.co/ZdUYH6Z58t

Apr 27, 2025 · 1 like · 947 followers View post →
James L. Nuzzo, PhD
@JamesLNuzzo · X

Drivers of Female Power in Bonobos https://t.co/8gK0ZQx7xa

Apr 27, 2025 · 3 likes · 4,198 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@OrdoFibonacci · X

Drivers of female power in bonobos Nature https://t.co/8WxinyxJLv

Apr 25, 2025 · 2,567 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@ordofibonacci.bsky.social · Bluesky

Drivers of female power in bonobos Nature www.nature.com/articles/s42...

Apr 25, 2025 View post →
竹内 康正 ❤️ Yasumasa Takeuchi
@zephyorg · X

RT @NatureJapan: 【注目のハイライト】動物学:雌の #ボノボ は団結し、雄に対して優位性を発揮する https://t.co/uPWAMW51EG Martin Surbeckらの@CommsBio #OA #論文 Drivers of female power…

Apr 25, 2025 · 1 share · 6,310 followers View post →
Nature Japan
@NatureJapan · X

【注目のハイライト】動物学:雌の #ボノボ は団結し、雄に対して優位性を発揮する https://t.co/uPWAMW51EG Martin Surbeckらの@CommsBio #OA #論文 Drivers of female power in bonobos https://t.co/YMroP4Vdr8 #オープンアクセス @Harvard @MPI_EVA_Leipzig @WageningenINT @uniGoettingen https://t.co/XUsla8QSUK

Apr 25, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 90,826 followers View post →