Bonobo 'Kissing'

Bonobo looks as though it is kissing the other bonobo. This is an extension of its grooming behaviour and was filmed at Twycross Zoo.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Bonobo Kissing
• Grooming
• Bonobo Grooming

[UrbaneGent]

These look like Bonobos -

[TAWOPChannel]

@UrbaneGent Thanks for comment. I'm sure they are Chimps. See Bonobo footage on this channel - central parting of hair, longer hair, standing more often.

[UrbaneGent]

You are right bonobo characteristics - central parting of the hair, longer hair, standing upright more often (and more sexually interactive), but in captivity, they tend to overgroom (boredom) and sometimes hair has been plucked in areas where grooming is greatest (head, arms, back). However, I think it is great you posted this, they are beautiful creatures and this is great footage. Getting the word out there in any form is wonderful for conservation.

[UrbaneGent]

Hi TAWOP I'm not trying to prove you wrong, so with all love and happiness, I am 100% sure these are bonobos. I have studied these incredible primates for years in Africa (bonobos and chimps) and have worked with chimp sanctuaries here and in Africa.

youtube: 7DFz7pdm1Zc&feature=related (at .51 min, you will see the same bonobo being groomed in your footage).

youtube: lPHe9aUphVg (these are Twycross Chimps, which are much bigger than bonobos).