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Bonobo Conservation Initiative is dedicated to protecting wild bonobos and their rainforest habitat.

04/25/2026

🌿 A rare glimpse into a meat-eating moment among wild bonobos.

After a successful lokiyo (flying squirrel) hunt, Madonna of the Kokoalongo group enjoys the bounty—and everyone else has to wait in line!

🎥 Video © Phoenix Lester, Kokolopori Bonobo Research Project

Watch the full clip: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIuB5WtQz0o]

04/22/2026

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!

04/16/2026

🌿 Explore the wild world of bonobos!

We’re thrilled to launch our new monthly Bonobo Blog, featuring firsthand accounts and the latest scientific insights from the Kokolopori Bonobo Reserve in the heart of the Congo rainforest.

Our first story captures a surprising moment—a bonobo hunt for a flying squirrel! 🐿️ What researchers observed reveals fascinating clues about bonobo cooperation and curiosity.

✨ Click to read the story and see stunning visuals from the forest: bonobo.org/blog

02/14/2026

💗 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

02/13/2026

Love is contagious…
Spread some around and it will come back to you!

Bonobos need your love all the time—especially on their special day, World Bonobo Day (aka Valentine’s ❤️). One of the best ways to show you care is to become a recurring donor.

For as little as $5 per month, you can help to ensure that the people protecting bonobos have the resources they need to get the job done. It’s a super easy way to make an ongoing impact so the bonobos will feel your love all year ‘round!

👉 Become a recurring donor in just a few clicks:
https://donate.bonobo.org/

📸: © Phoenix Lester, Kokolopori Bonobo Research Project

02/09/2026

Bonobos show us another way to live — where gentleness is strength, food is shared, and peace is a daily practice.
In a world obsessed with power, they remind us that kindness is its own kind of leadership.
Let’s protect their loving way of life.

📸: © Kokolopori Bonobo Research Project

01/01/2026

Feeling a little lazy after the holidays? 🌿
Willow, our new female bonobo, reminds us that every moment counts! Your year-end donation helps protect bonobos and their rainforest home.

💚 Give today: https://bit.ly/4aAzhoI

12/29/2025

Your support keeps the Bonobo Peace Forest alive 💚
From clean water in health clinics to sustainable farming and bonobo patrols, community-led conservation is protecting millions of acres of rainforest.
Together, we can ensure bonobos and the people who protect them thrive—in peace.

Read more: https://www.bonobo.org/latest-news/stand-with-the-bonobo-peace-forest

12/24/2025

✨ Wishing you a magical holiday season and a magnificent new year! ✨ 🎄🎁❄️

12/23/2025

Onward and upward 🐵 🌿

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking ahead—working to grow the Bonobo Peace Forest through new partnerships, expanded research, and community-led conservation.
From launching the Bonobo Diversity Project in Lilungu to advancing nature-based solutions that put indigenous communities first, there’s so much momentum heading into the new year!

Read more: https://www.bonobo.org/latest-news/onward-and-upward

12/22/2025

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

12/17/2025

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!

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