Bonobos!! Our closest living relatives. In fact, when a bonobo sees me, she sees a closer cousin than if she saw a gorilla! Endangered. And when different parties meet in the rain forest, they love it. They cooperate, share fruit (a valuable resource), groom each other (bonding!), and play games like hide and seek. (Um, chimpanzees aggressive, especially females, hurt and kill each other.)Bonobos are one of a kind and so much fun, amongst other things. This tiny, remote research camp did somethi

WorldBonoboDay on February 14th, join us in exploring the incredible world of the peace-loving bonobo apes and their unique contribution to ecosystem balance. Cincinnati Zoo is dedicated to providing a home for these incredible beings, showcasing their intelligence and adaptability. Fun Fact: Bonobos exhibit a matriarchal social structure, emphasizing cooperation and empathy. Today, we want to highlight our friends at Friends of Bonobos, and their work at Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary, the only bonob