Old bonobos get long-sighted, and their social lives suffer for it

Old bonobos get long-sighted, and their social lives suffer for it

Older male bonobos who struggle to see are less popular partners for grooming. This long-sightedness is particularly evident when the bonobos are grooming their mates, say biologists studying the primates in Wamba in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They have noticed the chimpanzees struggling to focus during grooming. Older bonobos tend to lean back and try to groom at arm’s length, the researchers say, showing behaviour that is reminiscent of older people struggling to read small print. Nov 7, 2016
Six children killed in attack on Syrian nursery

Six children killed in attack on Syrian nursery

Six children were killed when a Syrian government air strike hit a nursery. At least 19 other children were wounded, some critically.A video released by Smart News Agency, a Syrian media group, show blood-stained floors.The nursery is located in a suburb of eastern Damascus. Syrian government and opposition fighters are engaged in fighting in this area. Nov 6, 2016