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Edward W. Hall
Sep 26
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.
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 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
Apr 19, 2021
NPR: Origins of Kindness at Lola ya Bonobo
The bonobos at Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary caught the attention of National Public Radio this spring, inspiring not one but two NPR features!
Friends of Bonobos
Mar 8, 2021
Eco-tourists Get Too Close to Wild Apes
Ever wanted to see a great ape up close? You’re not alone! That’s why eco-vacations are on the rise.
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