Bonobos aren’t as mellow as scientists long suspected, new research finds, challenging previously held ideas about the “peaceful” primate species—and one of humans’ closest relatives.

Kanzi the bonobo, who learned how to communicate with humans using symbols, has died at the age of 44. Raised and kept in ...

“Bonobos and chimpanzees both live in very complex social structures with very rich social interactions that they have to navigate on a daily basis,” says team member Zanna Clay, also at Durham ...

The famous ape reportedly knew thousands of words, loved Clint Eastwood movies, and was a big fan of video games.

Yet, sex remains a potent and often overlooked tool in human social dynamics. And just as the sexual behaviors of bonobos and chimps reflect their social structures, human sexuality is influenced ...

The bonobo Kanzi, who learned to make stone tools, play Minecraft and communicate at the level of a 2-year-old human, has died. Comments ( 0 ) ( ) When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

Kanzi was raised at the Language Research Center at Georgia State University, where scientists spent a few years trying to ...

Human sex is not only for reproduction ... While age did not influence the use of sex to reconcile after fights among either bonobos or chimpanzees, the researchers saw that prior to feeding ...

Kanzi the bonobo died Tuesday afternoon. The 44-year-old showed no signs of illness or discomfort before being found ...

Des Moines’ Ape Initiative, as well as scientists and animal lovers around the world, are mourning the loss of Kanzi, the ...