The Bonobo Language Project

The Bonobo Language Project is an initiative that explores how bonobos, our close primate relatives, communicate through vocalizations, gestures, and facial expressions. Researchers aim to understand the complexity and structure of their communication to gain insights into the evolution of language and social behavior. By studying bonobo signals in natural settings, the project seeks to uncover parallels with human language, potentially advancing knowledge in linguistics, cognition, and animal welfare. Overall, it contributes to our understanding of how non-human primates convey information and maintain social bonds.