The interpretation of the observed behavior remains somewhat speculative. It's unclear, for instance, whether any of the chimps were related to each other; kin-selection effects may be at play.

People have also lost their lives. In December 2023, a 51-year-old villager from central Hubei province died from blood loss after being bitten by a wild boar, The Paper reported.

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