36 reactions · 13 shares | Our closest relatives desperately need to be saved from extinction. 轢 40 years ago #Bonobos numbered around 100,000. Today, between just 50,000 and 15,000 individuals remain. Humans are the biggest threat to their survival. Young apes are caught and sold as pets, while bonobo meat is sold for high prices in markets. They are also losing their habitat due to the clearing of forests. #worldbonoboday #apes | DW Environment | Facebook

5K views · 42 reactions | Girl #power! While larger and stronger males often display #dominance in many animal species, it's not a universal rule. In fact, female #bonobos have proven that strength isn't everything ... Scientists said late last month that #females form #alliances to keep males in check. Read more about female solidarity in bonobos: https://earthsky.org/earth/female-bonobos-coalition-matriarchal-rule/  EarthSky.org. | EarthSky | Facebook

Sisterhood plays an essential role in the life of the female bonobo 🫶 #NatGeoQueens, narrated by Angela Bassett, is now streaming on Disney and Hulu. | National Geographic Animals

Looking back on one of the highlights of Bonobo's live performance at Sónar Festival's 25th anniversary last month. 🙌 Watch the full video via Culturebox: youtu.be/MOsXke8Bzyk | Ninja Tune