David Cord
Nature’s Rainbow: Same-sex Behavior in Animals
Homosexual behavior among bonobos and other animals - 1500 species at least - is becoming a vibrant field of study for modern academics.
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Friends of Bonobos
May 8
Aggressive Bonobos? We’re Sticking with ‘Hippie Ape’
Go beyond the headlines about 'aggressive bonobos' and learn why they're still the 'hippie apes'.
Jeannette De Wyze
Jan 15
How Apes Communicate
Bonobos and other great apes lack a spoken language but they communicate using gestures - and humans can understand what they mean.
Jeannette De Wyze
Apr 17, 2023
How Many Bonobos are Left in the Wild?
How Many Bonobos are Left in the Wild? Why it's hard to know how many endangered bonobos remain.
Jeannette De Wyze
Dec 5, 2022
Bonobos - Our ‘Living Ancestor’
What scientific research has revealed about bonobo similarities with humans.
Jeannette De Wyze
Aug 24, 2022
Oil Exploration: A Looming Threat in Congo
Conservationists were alarmed when the government of DR Congo announced an auction of oil and gas leases. What does it mean for bonobos?
Jeannette De Wyze
Aug 12, 2022
How to say "bonobo"...
How do you pronounce "bonobo" and where did the name come from, anyway? Find out in this blog from writer Jeannette De Wyze.
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.
Friends of Bonobos
Jan 24, 2022
Envisioning the Future of the Bonobo Reserve
With BIOPAMA support, Ekolo team develops goals to enhance biodiversity protection at Ekolo ya Bonobo As part of planning for the future...
Friends of Bonobos
Nov 2, 2021
Bonobo Habitat Top 10 for Global Importance
The Congo Basin, home of endangered bonobo apes, is in the Top 10 globally for carbon storage, biodiversity and water.
Friends of Bonobos
Jun 11, 2021
Bonobos and Chimpanzees - 4 Differences
Quick! Bonobo trivia! Can you name four behavioral differences between chimpanzees and bonobos? Okay, we’ll give you a hint - think...
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