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Do you run with bent arms? Turns out it doesn't make much difference

9 July 2019

A study found that people don’t use any more energy by running with their arms held straight, even though they found it was a more awkward running style
Ape ‘midwives’ spotted helping female bonobos give birth

Ape ‘midwives’ spotted helping female bonobos give birth

18 May 2018

When female bonobos went into labour, other females gathered around to keep them safe, swatting away flies and even seemingly trying to catch the baby as it emerged

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