Play is very important for a variety of species of animals including both humans and bonobos. Play behavior helps build a variety of skills for these animals. Also called the pygmy chimp, the bonobo is slightly smaller than the common chimpanzee. Sharing more than 98% of its DNA with humans, the bonobo is our closest living relative. Like humans, bonobos live in family groups and are highly intelligent. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

11K views · 1.3K reactions | Bonobos are often called the Peter Pan Ape, known for holding onto their playful ways well into adulthood. #Bonobos #GreatApes #Conservation #WorldWildlifeDay | Friends of Bonobos | Facebook

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Happy Friday! Please enjoy your weekend and stay hydrated, like these baby bonobos. Did you know that the DR Congo is on the equator? This means it's hot year-round. The caregivers at Lola ya Bonobo give the young bonobos plenty to drink, including bonobo tea - a mixture of ginger, garlic, and citrus juice that helps keep them healthy. Video by Leon Haberkorn. ***** Important note: Bonobos are an endangered species and should never be kept as pets! Our sanctuary in DR Congo rescues bonobo orphan

Happy Friday! Bonobos aren’t known to swim, but they do wade! Here are the bonobos at Lola wading into the water to get food. Most of the food is fruit, so caregivers toss into the water to prevent it from breaking apart. Also, it’s important for the bonobos to learn to forage in preparation for their return to the wild. #conservation #wildlife #bonobos #fruit #eating #MealTime #DRC #Congo Music: “African Skies” by Olive musique Video by Lisa Murray, Edits by Niall Schroder | Friends of Bonobos

Bonobos have some questionable mating rituals... 🔞 | Animalogic