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Bonobos Offer Clues To Why Humans Evolved To Value Niceness

Humans evolved to be nice — at least sometimes. The trait has helped us succeed as a species. But how did it happen? A look at some peace-loving apes in Democratic Republic of the Congo offers clues.

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