Details for Bonobo

• Bonobo

  The Bonobo (Pan paniscus) is a great ape species closely related to the chimpanzee, found only in the rainforests south of the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Bonobos are often more slender and have longer limbs, pinker lips, and a darker face than chimpanzees. They are known for their peaceful, matriarchal societies and their extensive use of sexual behavior for social bonding and conflict resolution. Bonobos are omnivores, with a diet primarily consisting of fruits and leaves. They are endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and civil unrest.

  

  Habitat: The Bonobo lives in Dem-rep-congo.