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Sanctuary Veterinarians Save Critically Ill Bonobo
Extraordinary care brings Balangala back from the brink. Sometimes, Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary must save a bonobo’s life more than once.
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David Cord
May 1
Want a healthy diet? Eat more like a bonobo!
Bonobos eat everything but depend heavily on fruit. People everywhere could take a few lessons from them for what we eat, too.
Friends of Bonobos
Feb 28
Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary Featured in 'Queens' Nature Documentary
Bonobos, Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary, and female power will all be in the spotlight in the nature documentary series “Queens" March 4.
agentlouisa
Feb 3, 2023
February means #BonoboLove
Valentine's Day is World Bonobo Day! What can bonobos teach us about love? Activities for celebrating World Bonobo Day.
Jeannette De Wyze
May 11, 2022
Why Don’t Bonobos Swim?
Why Don't Bonobos Swim? In the wild, reports of great apes swimming are virtually nonexistent. Scientists have various explanations.
Jeannette De Wyze
Mar 1, 2022
Vacation Travel to the Magical Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary
Part 2 of a series on planning a vacation stay at Lola ya Bonobo ape sanctuary - practical considerations.
Friends of Bonobos
Feb 15, 2022
Wild Life / Bonobo Day
By Amy Jean Porter - From the author's Substack newsletter, "Wild Life" - Republished by permission Hi, friends — Happy Valentine’s and...
Jeannette De Wyze
Dec 13, 2021
A Visit to Bonobo Paradise
Part one of a 2-part story about a visitor's trip to see the world's only bonobo sanctuary in the DR Congo.
Friends of Bonobos
Jun 28, 2021
Via Mongabay: How the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted great ape conservation
Back in March of 2020, when the world truly appeared to be coming apart at the seams, Lola ya Bonobo closed our doors to tourists and...
Friends of Bonobos
Apr 27, 2021
Welcome, baby!
Please join us in welcoming a new baby to the Lola ya Bonobo family! Ten-year-old Kinzia had her first baby on April 9, 2021.
Friends of Bonobos
Apr 22, 2021
NPR: Education-the Key to Saving Bonobos
A recent National Public Radio story brings listeners along for a typical educational program at Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary.
Friends of Bonobos
Apr 19, 2021
NPR: Origins of Kindness at Lola ya Bonobo
The bonobos at Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary caught the attention of National Public Radio this spring, inspiring not one but two NPR features!
Friends of Bonobos
Mar 1, 2021
Letters from Claudine 4: Bonobos on Film!
From the Archives, March 2008: Claudine shares the exciting development of Lola ya Bonobo being the center of film Bonobos: Back to the Wild
Friends of Bonobos
Feb 19, 2021
Welcome, Loto
We are happy to announce that the newest member of our bonobo family arrived safely at Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary this past week! Meet...
Friends of Bonobos
Feb 4, 2021
Who's that bonobo baby? Meet Diyoko
This handsome guy has been with us since February 2020, when he was rescued by our trusted partner in the field, Héretier Mpo. Before we...
Friends of Bonobos
Jan 28, 2021
'How Bonobos Help Explain The Evolution of Nice' on NPR
"Being the smartest or strongest only gets you so far. Cooperation requires a brain that can empathize, trust, and communicate shared goals.
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