Bonobo Research Paper
THE BONOBO MONKEY
Christian Cessna
Overview
The Bonobo Monkey is a species that is commonly seen in zoos around the world, but they’re located in the wild primarily at the Democratic Republic of Congo. They’re also a very close relative, they share more than 98% of our DNA, which also makes them our closest relative alongside the chimpanzee. Bonobo’s serve as a symbol of peace and cooperation. Sex transcends reproduction, as it does in human society, and serves to promote bonding. Sadly, the Bonobo Monkey is endangered, they’re classified by the IUCN Red List as facing possible extinction because of hunting and logging. Acting now can save them. And not only can we learn things about them, but we can receive information about ourselves
from them.
Habitat
The species is normally found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and they live primarily in the Congo Basin, which is the second largest rainforest in the world. They inhabit about 500,000 square kilometers, which gets about 70 inches per year of rainfall.
Conservation Status
The Bonobo Monkey is currently listed as endangered with only an estimate of 50,000 living Bonobo Monkeys left. This is because of logging and hunting.
Behavior and Social Structure
Bonobo Monkeys do have a reputation for being docile and diplomatic, often referred to as the “Make Love, Not War” primate, Bonobo Monkeys are peaceful and cooperative among one another, causing them to have a very complex social system.
Bonobos live in fission fusion societies and therefore tend to vary in party size. Communities of up to 100 Bonobo Monkeys split up during the day to find food, and then regroup at nighttime to sleep. Bonobo communities often have female dominance, but do not exclude males in their social endeavors. Sexual activity does play a role in the Bonobo society, it is often used to solve conflicts, strengthen social bonding and pleasure. The Bonobo Monkey also is the most vocal of the great apes, their communication is complex and frequent. Bonobos often share where to find their favorite food using calls along with squeals, and can provide details about the quality of the food and preference by using vocal sequences.
Christian Cessna
Overview
The Bonobo Monkey is a species that is commonly seen in zoos around the world, but they’re located in the wild primarily at the Democratic Republic of Congo. They’re also a very close relative, they share more than 98% of our DNA, which also makes them our closest relative alongside the chimpanzee. Bonobo’s serve as a symbol of peace and cooperation. Sex transcends reproduction, as it does in human society, and serves to promote bonding. Sadly, the Bonobo Monkey is endangered, they’re classified by the IUCN Red List as facing possible extinction because of hunting and logging. Acting now can save them. And not only can we learn things about them, but we can receive information about ourselves
from them.
Habitat
The species is normally found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and they live primarily in the Congo Basin, which is the second largest rainforest in the world. They inhabit about 500,000 square kilometers, which gets about 70 inches per year of rainfall.
Conservation Status
The Bonobo Monkey is currently listed as endangered with only an estimate of 50,000 living Bonobo Monkeys left. This is because of logging and hunting.
Behavior and Social Structure
Bonobo Monkeys do have a reputation for being docile and diplomatic, often referred to as the “Make Love, Not War” primate, Bonobo Monkeys are peaceful and cooperative among one another, causing them to have a very complex social system.
Bonobos live in fission fusion societies and therefore tend to vary in party size. Communities of up to 100 Bonobo Monkeys split up during the day to find food, and then regroup at nighttime to sleep. Bonobo communities often have female dominance, but do not exclude males in their social endeavors. Sexual activity does play a role in the Bonobo society, it is often used to solve conflicts, strengthen social bonding and pleasure. The Bonobo Monkey also is the most vocal of the great apes, their communication is complex and frequent. Bonobos often share where to find their favorite food using calls along with squeals, and can provide details about the quality of the food and preference by using vocal sequences.