Bonobos are usually a bit smaller, leaner, and darker than chimpanzees. Their society is also different—bonobo groups tend to be more peaceful and are led by females. They also maintain relationships and settle conflicts through sex.

Dec 13, 2024 · bonobo, (Pan paniscus), ape that was regarded as a subspecies of the chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) until 1933, when it was first classified separately. The bonobo is found only in lowland rainforests along the south bank of the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Bono­bos (Pan panis­cus) live in the forests lo­cated cen­trally in the De­mo­c­ra­tic Re­pub­lic of the Congo (for­merly Zaire). Bonobo habi­tat lies in the Congo Basin. This area is lo­cated south of an arc formed by the Congo River (for­merly the Zaire River) and its head­wa­ter, the Lu­al­aba River, and north of the Kasai Rver.

Western scientists often called them the “pygmy chimp” until 1929, when bonobos were officially recognized as a separate species. Bonobos are roughly the same size as chimps, but with lither...

Dec 1, 2010 · Bonobos are sometimes called pygmy chimpanzees even though they are about the same size as chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Overall, they have a more gracile, or slender, build than chimpanzees.

May 27, 2024 · A bonobo is one of two species of primates in the Pan genus. They are closely related to the Common Chimpanzee and share 98.7% of their DNA with humans. These great apes are known for their long legs, dark faces and fur, and bright lips.

The bonobo (Pan paniscus) is an endangered species of great ape found in a 500,000 km 2 (190,000 sq mi) area of the Congo Basin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Bonobos are one of the closest living relatives to humans, sharing DNA of more than 98%.

Oct 31, 2024 · Differences between chimpanzees and bonobos are slight. Bonobos have longer legs, shorter arms, and a narrower trunk. They are also generally smaller, with a rounder skull and flatter face.

Aug 20, 2024 · Bonobos (Pan paniscus) and chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) are distinct species, according to both morphological and genetic data collected in many recent studies (Won & Hey 2005). Bonobos and chimpanzees are sister species, and each is equally closely related to humans. Together they are humans' closest relatives.

Bonobos are peaceful, matriarchal great apes. Humans’ closest living relative, Pan paniscus is the least known great ape. They use social-sexual contact to resolve conflict. They live only in the Congo and are an endangered species mainly due to wildlife trafficking and the illegal pet trade.