The Week in Animal News: Chimp Mourns Child, Sled Dogs Slaughtered, and More (Slideshow)

Screenshot: The Telegraph For what is believed to be the very first time, researchers have captured the behavior of a female chimp mourning her recently deceased 16-month-old child, detailing how non-human primates respond to death. We also have the sobering story of sled dogs slaughtered, the world according to a cockroach, bald eagles in love, people living with animals, and more in The Week in Animal News.

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The Week in Animal News: Chimp Mourns Child, Sled Dogs Slaughtered, and More (Slideshow)

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