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

The nursery bonobos love to explore! Walks with their playmates and mamas are part of their routine and encourage their confidence. Walks are fun and enriching for the bonobos and also helps prepare them for exploring in the wild one day! Important Note: Bonobos are NOT PETS! The illegal wildlife trade has orphaned all bonobos seen here. The surrogate mamas are crucial to their survival. When ready, they will be moved to semi-wild enclosures without human contact. When/if ready, they will be rel

Happy Friday! Bonobos aren’t known to swim, but they do wade! Here are the bonobos at Lola wading into the water to get food. Most of the food is fruit, so caregivers toss into the water to prevent it from breaking apart. Also, it’s important for the bonobos to learn to forage in preparation for their return to the wild. #conservation #wildlife #bonobos #fruit #eating #MealTime #DRC #Congo Music: “African Skies” by Olive musique Video by Lisa Murray, Edits by Niall Schroder | Friends of Bonobos

Your gift toward bonobo conservation can go THREE times as far today. When you donate, you not only rescue trafficked bonobo orphans, but also return bonobos to the forest life that was stolen from them. Your donations fuel the bonobos’ cross-country journey from the sanctuary to their new home in Ekolo ya Bonobo Community Reserve. You can give these incredible apes freedom and safety in their natural habitat once again. Donate for bonobo rewilding today: bonobos.org/donate Special thank you to