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.
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 22, 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 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.