Pan paniscus, previously called the pygmy chimpanzee and less often, the dwarf or gracile chimpanzee

usually a bit smaller, leaner and darker than chimpanzees.

bonobo groups tend to be more peaceful and are led by females.

maintain relationships and settle conflicts through sex.

HEIGHT : 28 to 35 inches WEIGHT : 68 to 86 pounds

Meeting the bonobos

Bonobos are found in only one country: the Democratic Republic of Congo. They inhabit the heart of the Congo Basin, the second largest rain forest on earth. This region is also home to a vast array of other wildlife species including leopard, forest elephant, sitatunga, bongo, okapi, forest buffalo, congo peacock, and a variety of primates.

only be found in forests south of the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)