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What can bonobos teach us about kindness?
By studying the kindness of bonobo apes, it may be possible to learn a few tricks for natural and peaceful coexistence.
Edward W. Hall
Sep 27, 2024


Aggressive Bonobos? We’re Sticking with ‘Hippie Ape’
Go beyond the headlines about 'aggressive bonobos' and learn why they're still the 'hippie apes'.
Friends of Bonobos
May 8, 2024


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
Aug 12, 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
May 11, 2022

Bonobos and Chimps: The Story of the Great Divide
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.
Friends of Bonobos
Jul 28, 2021

What's the Difference between a Bonobo and a Chimp?
Bonobos and chimps are distinct species but similar in appearance. Here are 4 physical differences you can use to tell the great apes apart.
Friends of Bonobos
Jun 22, 2021

Bonobos and Chimpanzees - 4 Differences
Can you name four behavioral differences between chimpanzees and bonobos? Here's a hint - gender roles, fear of strangers, aggression, sex.
Friends of Bonobos
Jun 11, 2021
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