The bonobo (/ b ə ˈ n oʊ b oʊ, ˈ b ɒ n ə b oʊ /; Pan paniscus), also historically called the pygmy chimpanzee (less often the dwarf chimpanzee or gracile chimpanzee), is an endangered great ape and one of the two species making up the genus Pan (the other being the common chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes). [4]

Bonobos are an endangered great ape species found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Learn how AWF protects bonobo apes and their rainforest habitat.

Bonobos and chimpanzees look very similar and both share 98.7% of their DNA with humans. The bonobo monkey is currently endangered due to poaching and habitat loss. Support WWF in protecting vulnerable species and their habitats.

Feb 7, 2025 · Bonobo, species of ape found only in lowland rainforests along the south bank of the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The bonobo was regarded as a subspecies of chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) until 1933, although the two species diverged from each other about 1.7 million years ago.

The bonobo (Pan paniscus) is an endangered species of great ape found in a 500,000 km 2 (190,000 sq mi) area of the Congo Basin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Bonobos are one of the closest living relatives to humans, sharing DNA of more than 98%.

Feb 27, 2025 · By purchasing FSC-certified forest products, consumers, retailers, traders, and manufacturers help protect bonobo habitat by encouraging sustainable forestry and limiting illegal logging. Without the FSC label, your timber may well stem from illegal or …

Feb 12, 2022 · In honor of World Bonobo Day, learn about this unique endangered great ape and see how AWF works with partners to protect bonobo habitat in DRC.

May 27, 2024 · Bonobos, or pygmy chimpanzees, are animals with dark brown or black fur with darker faces. Their lips are bright pink or red, which gives them a distinct look. The Bonobo’s head is generally flatter and smaller than other great apes. They stand between 28 and 35 inches and can weigh anywhere between 65 and 85 pounds.

The African bonobo, a member of the great apes of Africa, resides exclusively in central Africa, specifically south of the Congo River. This natural barrier separates them from their closest genetic relatives, the chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). These primates inhabit the dense lowland rainforests and swamp forests of the Congo Basin.

Feb 14, 2024 · Often called the "forgotten apes," bonobos share a remarkable 98.7% of our DNA, making them our closest living relatives. But unlike their sometimes-aggressive chimp cousins, bonobos are known for their peaceful nature.