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Tribute to Panbanisha

Panbanisha failed to overcome the cold that all the bonobos have been fighting. We mourn the loss of one of most sensitive and intelligent bonobos. Read her eulogy and visit her tribute website Panbanisha.org

Read Panbanisha's Eulogy

Time Magazine award

In 2011 Time Magazine named Bonobo Hope scientist Dr. Savage Rumbaugh one of 100 Most Influential People in the World for her research into language, cognition, and culture.

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Meet Teco

Meet Teco

Teco is the youngest member of the bonobo family, and the next generation of bonobos to be raised by both humans and bonobos who are competent using lexigram language skills. 

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Kanzi video goes viral

Research findings into Bonobos tool-making abilities astounds scientists around the world. Video and research sited by over 700 websites, implication that culture-wiring increases brain capabilities is suggested.

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The Bonobo Hope / Great Ape Trust Sanctuary in Des Moines, Iowa, is dedicated to furthering the conservation, protection and welfare of bonobos worldwide and the development of bonobo/human communication and understanding.
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