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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?

A Happy Ending! Bonobos Return to the Wild

After four years of waiting, thanks to Friends of Bonobos, 14 orphaned bonobos are back where they belong in the rainforest.

Celebrating International Women's Day

On International Women's Friends of Bonobos has a lot to celebrate. Like the matriarchal bonobos we protect, our organisation is female-led.

Wild Life / Bonobo Day

By Amy Jean Porter - From the author's Substack newsletter, "Wild Life" - Republished by permission Hi, friends — Happy Valentine’s and...

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...

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 Joins 1% for the Planet

We’re proud to announce Friends of Bonobos is now a nonprofit partner of 1% for the Planet. This global alliance includes 6,000...