A new study of our two closest living relatives finds that, at least in zoos, bonobos may not be more peaceful than chimpanzees. Bonobos (Pan paniscus) are only found south of the Congo River in the ...

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As humans have wondered about their own capacities for thought and imagination, so too have they wondered about the mental faculties of animals. What is the inner life of, say, a lower primate like?

Bonobos are highly intelligent primates capable of learning patterns, adapting strategies, and responding quickly to visual cues. In controlled experiments, they can outperform humans in certain ...

It’s 5am in the forests of Salonga National Park and a team of bonobo trackers mobilizes to head into the forest. Their goal? To find bonobos in their nests and, once found, follow these extraordinary ...