Bonobo Conservation Initiative

Happy Earth Day! 🌍

Bordeaux, a young bonobo in the Ekalakala group, is venturing into unknown territory — and her future depends on us.

Earth Day is a great time to renew our commitment to the planet and the wildlife that shares it with us.

Protecting bonobos means protecting the Congo rainforest and supporting the local and indigenous communities at the heart of this vital work.

Every donation makes a difference!

💗 Love is Alive — and bonobos prove it!
On World Bonobo Day, let’s celebrate our kissin’ cousins who remind us that love can rule! Kindness, empathy, and connection can change the world.
Show bonobos some love today — and keep the heart of the Congo rainforest beating strong. 🌿

📸: © Kris Sabbi, Kokolopori Bonobo Research Project

2025 has been a year of discovery for bonobo research. While we mourned the loss of Kanzi, who showed that bonobos can use human language, new studies from the Kokolopori Bonobo Reserve revealed how wild bonobos communicate and how female coalitions shape their society.

Read the full article here:
https://www.bonobo.org/latest-news/2025-year-in-bonobos

Why Bonobos, Why Now?
Our world feels chaotic—wars, climate disasters, and endless conflicts. But bonobos show us a better way. 💚
Bonobos settle disputes with affection, share resources, and live peacefully. Imagine if humans did the same!

Protecting bonobos also means protecting the heart of the Congo rainforest—one of the planet’s strongest defenses against climate change. 🌳

Already, 9 million acres are protected, and local communities are leading the way for 2 million more. Let’s make sure the Peace Forest thrives for generations!

👉 Join us and protect bonobos today. Your support makes a difference!