'Hippy' Monkey is a Killer When Starved of Sex

Lacking ready mates, males may become frustrated, creating mutual tension and aggression. Also, muriqui males bond closely for life with male siblings and relatives. Filippo Aureli of Liverpool John Moores University, UK, says that this facilitates "gang" attacks, as closely bonded males are in a strong position to victimise an individual.


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