Bonobo Mate Peaceful Ape Conflict Resolution

The bonobo may be the most closely related of all species to the human. We share about 98 % of our genetic make-up. We are more closely related to them and chimpanzees than chimpanzees are to gorillas.

Behaviorally the bonobo may be more like people than the chimp. However they are among the most recently discovered of species, thus, few people know about them.

The effects of captivity and of being around people may influence their behavior.
Bonobos are notable because they have very complex behavior and can resolve their conflicts by a variety of means that result in an overall peaceful society.

They look like people with neatly parted hair and red lips.

The individuals in this video were agitated about something. Bonobos normally are calmer than these; however, the video shows that they were able to get along peaceably.

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The Bonobo, also called the Pygmy or Gracile Chimpanzee (Pan paniscus) belongs to the species (with the common chimpanzee) that is most closely related to humans. Its DNA is 98% identical to that of humans and some researchers think they should be classified with the human species, i.e., Homo paniscus. Bonobos have relatively long legs, a matriarchal cultural, and are generally considered frugivorous. They often walk upright and have a human-like appearance. Frans de Waal, one of the leading primate researchers, has stated that the bonobo is capable of empathy, kindness, altruism, and compassion. E. Savage-Rumbaugh and Roger Lewin have extensively studied the ability of the bonobo to learn language. Kanzi has learned over 3000 spoken English words and around 400 lexigrams. He can understand simple grammatical sentences and possibly invent new vocal sounds. The bonobo is also an accomplished tool user.

The Chimpanzee -Chimp or Common Chimpanzee- (Pan troglodytes) is the species considered the most closely related to humans. They can weigh up to 155 lbs and stand up to 4 feet tall. Like people, they have long lives. For example Cheeta, the star of the movie, Tarzan, is 75 years old. They are native to Africa and four subspecies exist. They are highly intelligent, make elaborate use of tools, and can use language. A chimpanzee named Washoe learned up to 800 signs in American Sign Language. Researchers into chimpanzee language include Sally Boysen, Ohio State University, (who has taught chimpanzees to communicate using a computer), Noam Chomsky, and David Premack. Although chimpanzees are shorter than most people, they are much stronger. The average Chimpanzee has over 5 times the upper-body strength of a human male. A chimp, even a young one, can easily overpower a grown man.

The gorilla (gorilla gorilla) is the largest of all living primates. These African apes are divided into two species and 4 or 5 subspecies. Their DNA is 97-98% identical to that of humans and they are considered the next closest relative after the chimpanzee. Gorillas can be over 6 feet tall and weight over 500 lbs. They are highly intelligent. Some such as Koko have been taught a subset of sign language. They use tools for a number of purposes.

The 2011 Guinness World Records book shows that Colo is the world's oldest gorilla at 53 years old. She lives at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio. She holds many more amazing records.

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[soggynippleses]

Cool video, and good information iv never even heard of Bonobos before. But i'm still a bit confused about something.... What is up with their extremely large genitals? is it normal? is it just females? is it caused by some sort of STD? And Oh my God... are all Bonobos so horny??

[IrenaScott]

This is common to both chimpanzees and bonobos

[Dithulusutsamotho]

oh my god, these animals just fuck all day, what horny creatures!

[IrenaScott]

This was a little unusual. They were nervous about something.

[londono3]

Excellent camera work. You showed the females having frequent lesbian sex by rapidly rubbing their clitoris's . There is sex between male/male and you'll see a child initiate sex with an adult. Sex with bonobos is used as a way to work out stress between them or decrease anxiety. We cannot judge them as being perverted because they are bonobos and they are unique unto themselves . If only humans could get along like this.

[TOBTHEONEANDONLY]

I would hate to clean out the cage, there must be monkey spunk all over the place in there. Someone might slip and get bono-boned to death if they're not careful.

[whitewolfwithblackSP]

@TOBTHEONEANDONLY Oh my gosh! ROFL! I know your comment is three years old, but MAN YOU MADE ME LAUGH SO FRIGGIN HARD! XD lolololololol!!!!

[bonoboperson]

@Dithulusutsamotho yep! reproduction doesn't seem as "gross" to them as it does to humans. the thing i can't understand is why humans chose the reproductive system as the "inapropriate" topic. why not the digestive system, or the circulatory system? why did they choose one of our most important functions, making new people?

[blankfaceable]

have you ever heard that joke where an alien supposedly comes to earth and an earthling shakes their hand and the alien goes "wow you guys are really friendly on this planet" (still shaking hands) and the human goes "why do you say that?" (still shaking hands) and the alien goes "do you know how we have sex on our planet?" (no longer shaking hands)

[siberianhuskybud]

@CityHunter84

roflmao

he had sex too close to the bars of his cage and someone stuck a taser thru XD

[tnpimp615]

@Radz117 an that how it shud be lol

[bocaknights1]

I think they are my neighbors, and wow they do all the positions.

[ScottishPEACEguy]

@nemesisbreakz No not a society that we are forced to be born into this system of slavery that money was made for. it wouldnt work cause we are programned to live in our unatural society. yes we are modern day slaves.

[MigDanskeren]

Must be gooood to be a bonobo :D

[nemesisbreakz]

@londono3 "If only humans could get along like this"... hmmm.... I'm not sure what you meant there but there's a reason why we are more evolved and the Bonobos are not. If we "got along like this" we would be set back many years. I respect the fact that the bonobos can disarm interpersonal feuds by simply having sex, but do you think that would actually work in our society?

[Ghostman7777]

These monkeys penis fence as well. Not the best exhibit to see with the children at the zoo...