bonobo

Everyday

A bonobo is an ape very like a chimpanzee but slimmer, with longer legs and a darker face, that lives only in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons bonobos and chimpanzees are humans' closest living relatives, sharing about 98–99% of our DNA. Bonobo groups are often led by females and settle arguments peacefully with play and friendliness, while chimps can be more aggressive. Bonobos are endangered by hunting and forest loss. Phrases: «great apes», «bonobos and chimpanzees».

Examples

• Bonobos live only in the Congo rainforest. tree →
• Bonobos and chimpanzees are our closest animal relatives. tree →
• In bonobo groups, females often lead. tree →
• Bonobos share food and hug to calm arguments. tree →
• The bonobo used a stick as a tool. tree →
• Bonobos are endangered because of hunting. tree →

Note

Plural «bonobos». Say bo-NO-bo. Once called the «pygmy chimpanzee», but it is a separate species and not much smaller. Great apes: orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos and humans.