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Is chimp politics like ours?

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The Difference Between Human Politics and Chimpanzee Politics

In human politics, making coalitions improve your chances of winning an election. In chimpanzee politics, coalitions are a good way for young male chimps to defeat the alpha male and divide up the spoils between themselves. And there's something else alpa chimpanzees and human politicians have in common: They like to show off their softer side by kissing babies.

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