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I noticed a common thread in various replies : that chimps are "cruel, brutal, scary," etc. While I do not disagree one bit, I think this reaction to chimpanzees is fascinating and says something about our psychology.  

If my post instead wrote on lion, wolf, or eagle hunting, would the response be the same? It seems more natural when typical predators do these things, although they can be just as cruel; it is common to begin eating prey while it is still alive. 

I think everything chimpanzees do is heightened emotionally for us because they are so human-like. They are more admirable, more repulsive, more intelligent, more primitive, simply because we always compare them to ourselves, consciously or not.  Alternatively, maybe because it is just surprising to see a primate eat another primate, as the title of my post suggested. 

The brutal side of chimpanzees is provocative, hence all the documentaries concerning chimpanzee conflict. In future posts, I also want to highlight the compassionate and social side of chimpanzees. They form enduring friendships and care intensely for their young. They are indeed, very much like us. 

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impressive photo.~
thank you for sharing

Wow, what a potent post you have served us here. Thank you for the great quality information and the short clip too.

I had seen a hunt on a BBC documentary a while ago where the chimpanzees had hunted dow another chimp, which they also ate. The document as well as what you are reporting our way doesn't surprise me.

Yet, you analysis relating to hypothesis on this matter were the most valuable parts of this story for me. Thank you for sharing the date and well as your well educated thoughts on the matter. It reminded me a bit of a thought shared by Australian Aborigines when they say that to their younger fellow "Keep kangaroo meat for the older fellow, as it might give "bad dreams" to the younger ones..." Lots to ponder in relation to this saying, whether it is taken literally but most probably and importantly metaphorically as well.

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Wow, interesting behaviour from the chimps. I have seen this in a documentary before. A bit scary though.
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This is wonderful pics, narrenting the behaviour of chimpanze and their hunting style. And the cautions that must be taking.good write up..

Eow what a cool post man so much information. I really like it

Wow. So much information! This is really interesting.. I guess the wildlife is pretty cruel with their source of food haha.

I feel for the red colobus infants :,(

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Very informative.
Thanks for sharing.

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Never knew there's so much to a chimpanzee. Like I'm amazed. This is a really interesting write up. Keep going at it and will check out that url to the chimpanzee project! Cheers!

Great post. Raw in every sense of the word.

Do the chimps prefer any particular part of the colobus monkeys? Do higher ranking chimps take the "best" and leave less desirable parts for lower ranking members of the hunt? And do they eat all of the monkey? Or can researchers collect what remains to perhaps learn how they hunt and consume?

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Now i can believe that chimps are predecessors of humans indeed, so cruel thats why.

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Chimps are ruthless....I saw a doc on nature channel called the "dark side of chimpanzees" and they can be brutal to each other as well...wars, hunting each other among other things......they are ALMOST as brutal as humans!

The shared meat-for-sex observation is pretty fascinating... is there any overlap in *typical diet* (fruits etc.) between the colobus / chimp? Would that overlap be an impetus for chimpanzees to hunt colobus monkeys more directly than other meaty options like the duiker?

Very interesting information. My son loves to see your pictures and read all about your adventures. What an amazing life you lead!!