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

Friends of Bonobos
Feb 19, 2025


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.

David Cord
Aug 29, 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


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.

Friends of Bonobos
Feb 28, 2024


Oil Exploration in the Congo Rainforest
April 2023 update on DR Congo's plans to open up forested areas to oil exploration.

Jeannette De Wyze
May 4, 2023


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.

Jeannette De Wyze
Mar 1, 2022


Letters from Claudine 6: Preparing for Rewilding
From the archives: Claudine André describes preparing for what will become for the first successful re-release of bonobos into the wild.

Friends of Bonobos
Apr 12, 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.

Friends of Bonobos
Jan 28, 2021
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