Jeannette De Wyze
How Apes Communicate
Bonobos and other great apes lack a spoken language but they communicate using gestures - and humans can understand what they mean.
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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
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
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
Jul 28, 2021
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
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...
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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