Bonobos, human’s closest relatives, are classified as an endangered species. Groundbreaking research suggests their vulnerability might be even more severe than previously thought. In a ...

Bonobos, endangered great apes that are among our closest relatives, might be more vulnerable than previously understood, finds a genetics study led by a UCL researcher that reveals three distinct ...

An endangered bonobo, a primate which is considered the closest living relative of a human, has successfully given birth this week at a UK zoo. The baby was welcomed into the world on 11 September at ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Female bonobos find strength in numbers, teaming up to fend off males in the wild, a new study finds. Along with chimpanzees, bonobos are among humans' closest relatives. Scientists ...

He is one of the rarest newborns in the world. A British zoo has unveiled the birth of a baby bonobo in a ‘truly extraordinary moment’ for the endangered species. Mother Yuli gave birth to the newborn ...

Mining for minerals and metals essential to a clean energy future may have unprecedented impacts on apes. Areas with high densities of great apes—including gorillas, bonobos, and ...

The Milwaukee County Zoo announced the birth of a baby bonobo. According to a news release, the mom, Elema, and the baby are healthy and doing well. The baby was born on May 30 and is now able to be ...

The Milwaukee County Zoo has welcomed a baby bonobo to its troop. Mom, Elema, gave birth on May 30. Elema and baby can be viewed in the Apes of Africa outdoor habitat, weather permitting. MILWAUKEE - ...

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Anthropology Professor Jill Pruetz long suspected that man-made changes influenced the aggressive behavior researchers have observed among chimpanzees. However, her ...

Recently published research finds that bonobos show a much deeper degree of genetic diversity than previously thought, with the species split into three distinct subgroups that diverged tens of ...