MBIHE-MOKELE, Congo — Scientists are struggling to save the fast-disappearing bonobo, the gentle “hippie chimp” known for resolving squabbles through sex rather than violence. Unfortunately, bonobos ...

The bonobo is a relative of the chimpanzee, and is found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) south of the Congo River. They are endangered, with habitat loss and the bushmeat trade their ...

Bonobos produce high-pitched "baby-like" cries when they are attacked - to attract comfort from others, reveals new research. The displays of distress are strategic, increasing their chances of ...