A bonobo is the closest living realtive to a human, sharing 98% of our DNA. Their average weight is 68-86 pounds and around 23-35 inches in height. In the wild, the average lifespan is 40 years, in captivity it’s 65 years. These mammals are complex beings with profound intelligence, emotional expression and sensitivity. The only place that they can be found is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and live in the Congo Basin. There is said to be between 10,000 to 50,000 left in the wild. Bonobos are omnivores, eating seeds, fruit, leaves, pith, flowers, nuts, insects, flying squirrels and duikers.
The bonobo is only found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, more specifically, the Congo basin. The congo basin is the second largest rainforest
The bonobo is only found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, more specifically, the Congo basin. The congo basin is the second largest rainforest