Did you know that bonobos share 98.7% of their DNA with us? 🌍 Bonobos are an endangered great ape species found only in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩. To save them from extinction , 'Friends of Bonobos' by Claudine André has made it their mission to save this endangered species and their rainforest home. Learn more about their tireless efforts to save these primates: http://on.unesco.org/3uXge0B #UnescoGreenCitizens #GlobalGoals #Biodiversity #EducationForSustainableDevelopment #For

The protected lands of Ekolo ya Bonobo Community Reserve will be expanding in a major way. Friends of Bonobos of Congo is working closely with surrounding communities to expand Ekolo from 120,000 to over 200,000 acres!! This huge undertaking can only happen through an alliance with the surrounding communities, governmental authorities, and international supporters. Fanny Minesi, director of Friends of Bonobos in the Congo (seen here visiting the expansion location, which is only accessible by bo

This Giving Tuesday, let's unite for bonobo conservation! Your generosity can make a lasting impact on the rehabilitated bonobos at Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary. Every donation brings us one step closer to securing a brighter future for these incredible beings. Join us in supporting their needs and ensuring their well-being! Donate today: https://bonobos.org/donate #BonoboConservation #GivingTuesday #DonateForBonobos #bonobos #wildlife #Animals #Conservation #inspiring | Friends of Bonobos

Close up of Bo the 6-year-old bonobo. Bonobos share 98.7% of their genetic code with humans, making them, along with chimpanzees, our closest living relatives. As the last great ape to be scientifically discovered, much still remains unknown about the bonobo. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden