Pan Paniscus Collection

Bonobo (Pan paniscus) baby in tree, Democratic Republic of Congo

Bonobo (Pan paniscus) in tree, Mpelu group, Malebo, Democratic Republic of Congo

Bonobo (Pan paniscus) captive, portrait, occurs in the Congo Basin. Leaves digitally added

Bonobo {Pan paniscus} portrait, looking thoughtful. Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary, Kinshasa, DR of Congo, 2007

Bonobo apes mating
Bonobo apes (Pan paniscus) mating while feeding. Sexual activity while feeding is a common occurrence in this species of chimpanzee

Pan paniscus, pygmy chimpanzee
Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Bonobo ape hand
Bonobo ape (Pan paniscus) hand. All primates have five digits on each limb (pentadactyly). An opposable thumb is also a characteristic of primates

Bonobo apes grooming
Bonobo apes (Pan paniscus) grooming each other. This species of chimpanzee was discovered in 1929. It lives in a matriarchal

Infant bonobo ape and mother
Infant bonobo ape (Pan paniscus) urinating. Its mother is throwing sand over the urine. This species of chimpanzee was discovered in 1929

Bonobo ape conservation
MODEL RELEASED. Bonobo ape conservation. Conservation worker carrying a young bonobo ape (Pan paniscus) on her shoulders. This species of chimpanzee was discovered in 1929

Bonobo ape (Pan paniscus). This species of chimpanzee was discovered in 1929. It lives in a matriarchal and egalitarian society where sexual activity between members plays a major role in greeting

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Discover the enchanting world of the Bonobo (Pan paniscus), our closest living relative and the only ape species endemic to the lush Congo Basin in Central Africa. Witness the playful curiosity of a Bonobo baby perched high in a tree in the Democratic Republic of Congo, or observe the intimate moments of the Mpelu group as they groom each other in the dense forest. Captivity offers a rare opportunity to appreciate the thoughtful expression of a Bonobo at the Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary in Kinshasa. Bonobos are known for their unique social structure, with frequent promiscuity and matriarchal dominance. Delve into their intriguing mating rituals and the importance of conservation efforts to protect these remarkable apes and their habitat. With their expressive hands and gentle nature, Bonobos continue to captivate our hearts and minds.