The bonobo (/ b ə ˈ n oʊ b oʊ, ˈ b ɒ n ə b oʊ /; Pan paniscus), also historically called the pygmy chimpanzee (less often the dwarf chimpanzee or gracile chimpanzee), is an endangered great ape and one of the two species making up the genus Pan (the other being the common chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes). [4]

倭黑猩猩（學名： Pan paniscus ，英語：Bonobo），又名倭猩猩、僰猿、矮黑猩猩或巴諾布猿等，是一種人科黑猩猩屬動物。 其近親是 黑猩猩 （學名： Pan troglodytes ）。

2025年3月25日 · 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.

The bonobo monkey is currently endangered due to poaching and habitat loss. Support WWF in protecting vulnerable species and their habitats. Bonobos and chimpanzees look very similar and both share 98.7% of their DNA with humans.

2025年2月27日 · Although the bonobo is probably our closest relative, we still know very little about the species. The one protected area within bonobo range, Salonga National Park, has been invaded by heavily armed gangs of poachers, and conservation efforts have been hampered by the civil unrest prevailing in the region.

The bonobo is a species of great ape that shares nearly 99 percent of our DNA, just like chimpanzees. Yet these primates, native only to Democratic Republic of the Congo , are often overshadowed...

The bonobo are a great ape in the same genus as chimps, previously thought of as a subspecies, but now considered their own distinct species. They have historically been referred to as the pygmy chimpanzee, or dwarf chimpanzee – despite their body size being similar to chimps.

Bonobo or pygmy chimpanzee? The bonobo is one of the most rare and intelligent animals in the world. The social structure of this magnificent ape is unique and complex: in the largely peaceful bonobo society, the females rule the roost.

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%.

Bonobos are a peace-loving species, sharing food and resources with strangers. Physical affection is a centerpiece of maintaining strong bonds in bonobo culture. Copulation or touching of genitals is such a common practice that it has been called the “bonobo handshake.”