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BONOBOS
Bonobos (Pan paniscus) live only in the Democratic Republic of Congo south of the Congo River. They live in a matriarchial society where the females are dominant. They can live in groups of up to 100 bonobos but these groups usually break up and come back together, typical of a fission-fusion society. Unlike chimpanzees, bonobo communities are not aggressive between themselves. Bonobos are famous for their peaceful societies.
Bonobos
Scientific name
IUCN Red List Status
Countries
Estimated Number
Pan paniscus
Endangered
DRC
Minimum of 15,000-20,000. Currently no reliable estimate
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