Evolutionary anthropologist and Friends of Bonobos board member Dr. Brian Hare joined host Mike Fitz on the More to Explore Live Show, to talk about the new Bonobos live cams at the Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary. Watch the recording of the show here: www.youtube.com/live/rPFmOfK...!
Happy International Women's Day! Today, we're celebrating the extraordinary women who make our mission possible. Like the matriarchal bonobos we protect, Friends of Bonobos is a female-led conservation organization and we value the very qualities bonobos model for us: sharing, caring, & cooperation.
Meet Kamina, the educator of the group 📚 She is very social and is often involved in correcting Lombo and Ikoto when the females of the group become irritated.
Learn more about how your support provides sanctuary and care for bonobos like Kamina in our Annual Report www.bonobos.org/your-impact/ 🔗
Never miss a moment from the Lola ya Bonobo nursery — check out our Live Cams now at explore.org/bonobos! 🎥
#LiveCams #BonobosConservation
Join us in watching the bonobos play and socialize in real time!
Two cameras have been installed at Lola ya Bonobo - one in the nursery and one in the sanctuary. From the comfort of your home, you can now visit the bonobos you support in the DRC!
Watch live at explore.org/bonobos
Baby bonobos who lost everything are getting a second chance. Watch them heal, play, and grow live on our new @friendsofbonobos.bsky.social cam.
Have you seen our Live Cams yet? Tune in to the Nursery and Sanctuary and watch the bonobos LIVE. Catch every moment at explore.org/bonobos!
Meet Sange, considered the baby of the group the Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary. He learned how to walk properly after transferring to the nursery and the whole group supports him.
Learn more about how your support provides sanctuary for bonobos like Sange in our Annual Report, bonobos.org/yourimpact!
On World Bonobo Day, we are celebrating what they teach us and recommiting to ensure they do not disappear in our lifetime.
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Happy World Bonobo Day! 🎉❤️
Bonobos are endangered and found only in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Protecting them is about conservation and safeguarding a living model of empathy, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence.
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Lesson 5️⃣: Bonobos teach us cooperation outperforms competition
Bonobos thrive because cooperation is embedded in daily life. Play, care, and collaboration are not extras. They are essential systems that support long-term survival and well-being.
#WorldBonoboDay
Here are two actions you can take to become a Bonobo Ambassador raising awareness this World Bonobo Day!
1️⃣ Share one of our Countdown to World Bonobo Day Posts, featuring lessons we can learn from bonobos
2️⃣ On Instagram, share a photo of your community using our special photobooth story template!
Lesson 4️⃣: Bonobos teach us sharing strengthens communities
At Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary, research shows bonobos willingly share food, especially with strangers. They extend care beyond immediate circles, reinforcing the idea that generosity builds stronger, more resilient communities.
#Countdown
Lesson 3️⃣: Bonobos teach us inclusive leadership creates balance
Bonobo societies are matriarchal, with females collectively maintaining order. Leadership in bonobo societies provides a powerful case study in how shared governance reduces harm and increases cohesion!
#WorldBonoboDay #Countdown
To continue your impact and get involved:
1. Donate at give.bonobos.org
2. Buy Eliot’s book! eliotschrefer.com
3. Learn more about our Kid’s programs and resources at bonobos.org/kids/
Thank you to everyone who tuned in for our special LIVE event featuring Eliot Schrefer, author of Lulu and the Others, and Ariel Rogers, Executive Director of Friends of Bonobos!
Missed the session? Don't worry - you can watch the recording here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjVB...
Lesson 2️⃣ Bonobos teach us conflict can be de-escalated
Unlike other primates, bonobos actively avoid violence. When competition arises, they prioritize reassurance and social bonding over aggression. The takeaway is clear. Sustainable communities invest in resolution, not retaliation 💚
Her example inspires women and girls in science everywhere to apply research, innovation, and resilience to solve complex environmental challenges and expand the boundaries of what is possible! 🔭
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🔬👩🔬
Today we honor Claudine André, founder of Friends of Bonobos, whose work in conservation science and species protection helped transform orphan bonobo care and rewilding in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Lesson 1️⃣ Bonobos teach us to use compassion as a survival strategy 💚
Bonobos respond to stress by seeking connection rather than escalating tension. Their instinct to comfort others reinforces trust and stability across the group, proving that compassion is a strength, not a weakness!
Countdown to World Bonobo Day with us! ⏰
Over the next 5 days leading up to World Bonobo Day, we’ll share 5 things we can learn from bonobos, our closest living relatives!
#WorldBonoboDay #Bonobos #Countdown
Join us on Thursday, Feb 12th from 1PM -2PM for a LIVE discussion with author Eliot Schrefer & Ariel Rogers, our Executive Director!
Don’t forget to register here: forms.gle/7WqBXHigJxN2... to submit your question and be entered in our draw to win a signed copy of Eliot's book!
News and Research Spotlight!
Check out this interesting article published on the New York Times this week:
"At a ‘Tea Party’ With Scientists, This [Bonobo] Ape Showed Some Imagination"
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/s...
Thank you for your incredible support of Friends of Bonobos throughout January! Thanks to your generosity, we met our matching goal, ensuring rescued baby bonobos receive urgent care.
We are truly grateful to have you by our side, standing with us, and with the bonobos!
#FriendsofBonobos
Join us on Thursday, February 12th from 1PM -2PM for a LIVE discussion with author Eliot Schrefer and Ariel Rogers, Executive Director of Friends of Bonobos!
Register here: forms.gle/7WqBXHigJxN2...
Our triple match extension ends tonight! Don’t miss this chance to triple your impact and rescue a bonobo.
Donate before midnight tonight savebonobos.org/TripleMyImpact
#BonobosRescue #BonoboConservation
When Ikoto arrived at Lola ya Bonobo, he needed round-the-clock care. He was paired with Mama Huguette who was with him 24hrs/day, 4 days a week.
Because of you, Ikoto received veterinary care and constant support during his most vulnerable months.
Learn more: www.bonobos.org/your-impact/
There is still time to save an orphaned baby bonobo. Until January 31st, your donation will be tripled to support rescue operations, veterinary treatment, and surrogate mothering. Act now before the match ends: savebonobos.org/TripleMyImpact
#SaveBonobos #TripleYourImpact
Thousands of visitors come to Lola ya Bonobo each year, and your support helps children and youth discover the importance of bonobo conservation and protecting the Congo rainforest!
Learn more about your impact in our annual report: www.bonobos.org/your-impact/
#YourImpact #LolayaBonobo
