Why Bonobos Live Longer than Chimps

Why Bonobos Live Longer than Chimps

A new scientific study sheds some light on this old dilemma

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 28th, 2013
Just 28% of the “Make Love, Not War” Apes' Range Considered Suitable

Just 28% of the “Make Love, Not War” Apes' Range Considered Suitable

Bonobos only live in Congo, are considered an endangered species

Apes Throw a Fit When Things Don't Go According to Plan

Apes Throw a Fit When Things Don't Go According to Plan

Chimps and bonobos have emotional responses to the outcomes of their decisions

Bonobos Shake Their Heads to Say 'No'

Bonobos Shake Their Heads to Say 'No'

The behavior has never been witnessed before

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 8th, 2010
Bonobos Show Tendency to Share Their Food

Bonobos Show Tendency to Share Their Food

This behavior is uncommon for many species

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 2nd, 2010
For Bonobos, Sharing Is Caring

For Bonobos, Sharing Is Caring

The habit comes naturally to them

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 15th, 2008
Bonobos Are Cannibals

Bonobos Are Cannibals

When they've had enough plants to eat, they turn on their fellow monkeys