Psychologists from Durham University, UK, have observed the behavior of 90 sanctuary-living apes to establish whether bonobos were more likely than chimpanzees to comfort others in distress.

Males have been known to lose fingers and toes in such conflicts. In one unfortunate incident, a male bonobo in the Stuttgart Zoo in Germany had his penis bit in half during a battle with two females.

If it's May, it's Zoo Babies time at the Cincinnati Zoo. Follow the stork signs. Severe storms in West Virginia caused the ...

(Image Credit: Melodie Kreyer / LKBP) Two female bonobos clasp hands during grooming, which strengthens social bonds When it comes to bonobo hierarchy, the ladies stick together. New research out of ...

Female bonobos team up to suppress male aggression against them -- the first evidence of animals deploying this strategy. In 85% of observed coalitions, females collectively targeted males ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Female bonobos find strength in numbers, teaming up to fend off males in the wild, a new study finds. Along with chimpanzees, bonobos are among humans' closest relatives.

The study measured “rank” within the bonobo communities by tallying how many times females won conflicts with males. Females usually came out on top. Photograph by Christian Ziegler By banding ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Female bonobos find strength in numbers ... on the run in Alaska New black bear welcomed at Sequoia Park Zoo Along with chimpanzees, bonobos are among humans’ closest relatives.

NEW YORK (AP) — Female bonobos find strength in numbers, teaming up to fend off males in the wild, a new study finds. A colossal squid is caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea ...