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Classification
Mammal
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Diet
Omnivore
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Lifespan
40–50 years
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Weight
30–60 kg
Population Trend
📉Decreasing
Description
The Bonobo (Pan paniscus) is a mammal indigenous to Congo. It inhabits primary and secondary moist tropical forests south of the congo river.
Habitat
🌿 primary and secondary moist tropical forests south of the congo river
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Primates
Family
Hominidae
Genus
Pan
Fun Facts
1
Bonobos share 98.7% of their DNA with humans and are chimpanzees' closest relatives, often called 'pygmy chimpanzees'
2
They are distinguished from chimpanzees by their matriarchal societies, peaceful conflict resolution, and remarkable social intelligence
3
Found only in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, bonobos are Endangered due to poaching and habitat destruction
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Bonobos are known for using social bonding and sexual behavior to resolve conflicts — a unique trait among great apes
5
They are one of the few animals besides humans observed making and using tools in multiple contexts