Bonobos aren’t as mellow as scientists long suspected, new research finds, challenging previously held ideas about the “peaceful” primate species—and one of humans’ closest relatives.

Kanzi the bonobo, who learned how to communicate with humans using symbols, has died at the age of 44. Raised and kept in ...

The bonobo watches as a human places a reward under one of the cups – either a grape or a Cheerio. To receive the reward, however, a second human must correctly find the reward under the cup and ...

Kanzi the bonobo – who was able to communicate complex ideas using symbols – died suddenly on March 18 at the Ape ...

Yet, sex remains a potent and often overlooked tool in human social dynamics. And just as the sexual behaviors of bonobos and chimps reflect their social structures, human sexuality is influenced ...

The famous ape reportedly knew thousands of words, loved Clint Eastwood movies, and was a big fan of video games.

Human sex is not only for reproduction ... While age did not influence the use of sex to reconcile after fights among either bonobos or chimpanzees, the researchers saw that prior to feeding ...

At Lui Kotale, his research site outside Salonga National Park, he and other researchers wear surgical masks to protect against possible transmission of human infections to the bonobos.

Des Moines’ Ape Initiative, as well as scientists and animal lovers around the world, are mourning the loss of Kanzi, the ...

Kanzi the bonobo died Tuesday afternoon. The 44-year-old showed no signs of illness or discomfort before being found ...

Doug was the leader of his chimpanzee group. He had quickly gained a reputation from human observers as a fair and tolerant alpha male. One day he was separated from the group for some health checkups ...