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The lecturer argues that the facts cited in the reading passages about bonobos are untrue, according to recent research. This point of view contradicts the reading passage's claim that bonobos are docile and chimpanzees are aggressive.
First of all, the lecturer suggests that bonobos, when approached in their native habitats, were found showing violent behaviors such as shaping their fists and throwing sticks. Besides, a long research showed that they even hurt each other badly. This counters the reading passage's claim that bonbos in captivity were observed mild at all times, different from chimpanzees who were very destructive.
On top of that, the lecturer points out that the reason why young bonobs are unattacked is that, they are always accompanied with their parents. In contrast, young chimpanzees are often out of their parents, thus making themselves vulnerable to others' attacks. This refutes the reading passage's argument that bonobos' affectionate nature is the reason why adult bonobos do not attack young ones.
Lastly, the lecturer insists that chimpanzees prefer fruits to meats, but they are taking the latter merely for their survival. Due to human activities, chimpanzees lost many parts of their original territories, and this led to the shortage of their main diet. This point of view casts doubt on the reading passage's claim that bonobos are vegetarians, while chimpanzees are carnivorous, which shows their violent nature. |