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The bonobo (/ b ə ˈ n oʊ b oʊ, ˈ b ɒ n ə b oʊ /; Pan paniscus), also historically called the pygmy chimpanzee (less often the dwarf chimpanzee or gracile chimpanzee), is an endangered great ape and one of the two species making up the genus Pan (the other being the common chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes).
The bonobo is a species of great ape that shares nearly 99 percent of our DNA, just like chimpanzees. Yet these primates, native only to Democratic Republic of the Congo, are often overshadowed...
bonobo, (Pan paniscus), ape that was regarded as a subspecies of the chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) until 1933, when it was first classified separately. The bonobo is found only in lowland rainforests along the south bank of the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The bonobo monkey is currently endangered due to poaching and habitat loss. Support WWF in protecting vulnerable species and their habitats. Bonobos and chimpanzees look very similar and both share 98.7% of their DNA with humans.
The bonobo are a great ape in the same genus as chimps, previously thought of as a subspecies, but now considered their own distinct species. They have historically been referred to as the pygmy chimpanzee, or dwarf chimpanzee – despite their body size being similar to chimps. Bonobo Facts Overview
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.
May 28, 2024 · Bonobos are highly social animals, living in large communities of up to 120 individuals. Subgroups usually contain 2-15 individuals and are usually based on a female and her male offspring, and adult female associations. Groups of bonobos often forage together. Larger subgroups can be found close to food sources.
The bonobo (Pan paniscus) is an endangered species of great ape found in a 500,000 km 2 (190,000 sq mi) area of the Congo Basin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Bonobos are one of the closest living relatives to humans, sharing DNA of more than 98%.
Everything you should know about the Bonobo. The Bonobo is a primate closely related to the chimpanzee, with longer rear legs than chimps.
Bonobos are peaceful, matriarchal great apes. Humans’ closest living relative, Pan paniscus is the least known great ape. They use social-sexual contact to resolve conflict. They live only in the Congo and are an endangered species mainly due to wildlife trafficking and the illegal pet trade.
