The bonobo (/ bəˈnoʊboʊ, ˈbɒnəboʊ /; Pan paniscus), also historically called the pygmy chimpanzee (less often the dwarf chimpanzee or gracile chimpanzee), is an endangered great …

Nov 27, 2025 · Bonobo, species of ape found only in lowland rainforests along the south bank of the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The bonobo was regarded as a …

Bonobo or pygmy chimpanzee? The bonobo is one of the most rare and intelligent animals in the world. The social structure of this magnificent ape is unique and complex: in the largely …

Bonobos are great apes that live in the lowland rainforest in the DRC. Find out more about their diet, behaviour, and conservation.

Bonobos live in female-led groups and share 98.7% of our DNA. Habitat loss and civil unrest threaten their survival in the Congo Basin.

What's a Bonobo? What's so cool about bonobos? Bonobos are great apes, like humans! They are only found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where they Bonobos are humans’ closest …

Bonobos are an endangered great ape species found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Learn how AWF protects bonobo apes and their rainforest habitat.

Meet The Bonobo Pan paniscus Physical Characteristics Bonobos were once believed to be a pygmy race of chimpanzees, until they were identified as a distinct species in 1928. They can …

Unique among great apes, bonobo society revolves around the females and female-based relationships. Rather than a strict hierarchy led by an alpha male, bonobo groups are led by …

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