🎥 Don’t miss bonobos in the new Nat Geo documentary series all about matriarchal animals! And catch the final episode for a behind-the-scenes look at Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary and the inspiring women behind the series! Posted @withregram • @natgeowild All hail the queens on both sides of the camera 👑 #NatGeoQueens premieres Monday, March 4 at 8/7c on National Geographic. Stream on @DisneyPlus and #Hulu. | Friends of Bonobos

🌍🐒 Bonobos belong in the wild, not as pets! Did you know bonobos are endangered and often victims of the illegal wildlife trade? At our sanctuary in the DR Congo, we rescue orphaned bonobos who’ve been taken from their natural homes and give them a second chance at life. Each baby receives nurturing care from a trained human “surrogate mother” and close monitoring by a veterinarian to ensure they’re healthy. New arrivals spend time in quarantine to prevent the spread of illness, and when they’

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Bonobos are playful, intelligent, and peace-loving. They are also endangered, with 15,000 or fewer left in the wild. Please help spread awareness about them by sharing Friends of Bonobos’ video about the “forgotten ape!” #WorldBonoboDay #Wildlife #ValentinesDay | Friends of Bonobos

Bonobos - Fascinating facts : Did you know that the bonobo is a species that keeps so-called " juvenile “ caracteristics throughout their lives? Here is a behaviour often observed in adult bonobos but quite rare between adults of other species : PLAY !!! Watch as these two adult females at Lola ya Bonobo have fun ! Wondering what that noise is? Isn’t it obvious? Bonobos laughing! All great apes are able to laugh (as well as a number of other primate species!) | Friends of Bonobos