Offering unique advantages for bonobo research, Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary in DR Congo is a top research station for primate scientists.

Bonobos may be the most playful non-human primates. They've been called "the Peter Pan ape" because of their childlike behaviors as adults.

By studying the kindness of bonobo apes, it may be possible to learn a few tricks for natural and peaceful coexistence.

Go beyond the headlines about 'aggressive bonobos' and learn why they're still the 'hippie apes'.

Bonobos and other great apes lack a spoken language but they communicate using gestures - and humans can understand what they mean.

How Many Bonobos are Left in the Wild? Why it's hard to know how many endangered bonobos remain.

What scientific research has revealed about bonobo similarities with humans.

How do you pronounce "bonobo" and where did the name come from, anyway? Find out in this blog from writer Jeannette De Wyze.

Why Don't Bonobos Swim? In the wild, reports of great apes swimming are virtually nonexistent. Scientists have various explanations.

The Congo Basin, home of endangered bonobo apes, is in the Top 10 globally for carbon storage, biodiversity and water.

Bonobos and Chimps: How they got separated on 2 sides of the Congo River and became so different, even though they have so much in common.

Bonobos and chimps are distinct species but similar in appearance. Here are 4 physical differences you can use to tell the great apes apart.

Can you name four behavioral differences between chimpanzees and bonobos? Here's a hint - gender roles, fear of strangers, aggression, sex.

The bonobos at Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary caught the attention of National Public Radio this spring, inspiring not one but two NPR features!

Ever wanted to see a great ape up close? You’re not alone! That’s why eco-vacations are on the rise.