Bonobos - Fascinating facts : Did you know that the bonobo is a species that keeps so-called " juvenile “ caracteristics throughout their lives? Here is a behaviour often observed in adult bonobos but quite rare between adults of other species : PLAY !!! Watch as these two adult females at Lola ya Bonobo have fun ! Wondering what that noise is? Isn’t it obvious? Bonobos laughing! All great apes are able to laugh (as well as a number of other primate species!) | Friends of Bonobos

Bonobos love to hold hands, cuddle, and groom each other as a way to stay connected. 🥰 Bonding through physical affection helps keep their troops strong and is essential to the relationship between a bonobo mother and their baby, who stays by their side for up to 5 years! 🎥: Vanessa Woods #Kindness #Love #Bonobos #Wildlife #Animals #Cute | Friends of Bonobos

What can we learn from bonobos? That play isn’t a luxury — it’s essential. Bonobos play their whole lives, not just as infants. They chase, tumble, tickle, and swing through the trees with uninhibited joy. Why? Because play builds trust. It nurtures creativity. It deepens bonds. When was the last time you let yourself just play? Bonobos show us that joy can be a daily practice — and that laughter is a form of resilience. #WhatWeCanLearn #BonoboWisdom #JoyAsResistance #PlayMatters #SanctuaryLife

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

Did you know that bonobos share 98.7% of their DNA with us? 🌍 Bonobos are an endangered great ape species found only in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩. To save them from extinction , 'Friends of Bonobos' by Claudine André has made it their mission to save this endangered species and their rainforest home. Learn more about their tireless efforts to save these primates: http://on.unesco.org/3uXge0B #UnescoGreenCitizens #GlobalGoals #Biodiversity #EducationForSustainableDevelopment #For