The Bonobo Project

The Bonobo Project is a research initiative focused on studying bonobos, a close relatives of humans and chimpanzees, to better understand their behavior, social structures, and communication. By observing bonobos in their natural habitat and captivity, scientists aim to uncover insights into empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution. This knowledge can inform conservation efforts and deepen our understanding of primate evolution and human origins. The project also emphasizes conservation, aiming to protect bonobo populations and their habitat from threats like deforestation and hunting.