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 …

Mar 10, 2021 · The bonobo, scientific name Pan paniscus, additionally traditionally referred to as the pygmy chimpanzee and less usually, the dwarf or gracile chimpanzee, is an endangered …

Mar 25, 2025 · Bonobo, species of ape found only in lowland rainforests along the south bank of the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The bonobo was regarded as a …

They have historically been referred to as the pygmy chimpanzee, or dwarf chimpanzee – despite their body size being similar to chimps. It’s not quite as straightforward as we may have …

Although similar in size to the more well-known chimp, the bonobo is often called the Pygmy chimpanzee, as it has a more slender body. The bonobo's head is relatively smaller than that …

Feb 27, 2025 · Bonobos, arguably our closest relatives, live only in the Congo Basin rainforests of central Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Bonobo, dwarf chimpanzee, gracile …

The bonobo (Pan paniscus) is a great ape and the smaller of the two species making up the genus Pan (the other is Pan troglodytes, the common chimpanzee). The bonobo is sometimes …

Bonobos live in central Africa, south of the Congo River. The river separates them from their genetic relatives, the chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Bonobos live in dense forests with trees …

The pygmy chimpanzee or bonobo is found in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is the least known of the great apes because it is only found in a remote rainforest region. It is …

Even though the bonobo is labeled as the “dwarf chimpanzee”, it is actually the same size as common chimps. Male bonobos can weigh anywhere from 75-130 pounds, while females only …