Facts about Bonobo

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   A bonobo's lifespan in captivity can reach approximately 40 years, significantly longer than survival rates observed in the wild.

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   Fruit makes up the majority of a bonobo's diet, supplemented by leaves, seeds, and occasionally small vertebrates or invertebrates.

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   Matriarchal social structure distinguishes bonobo groups, with females forming strong alliances that allow them to dominate males despite being smaller in body size.

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   Closely related to chimpanzees, bonobos share approximately 98.7% of their DNA with humans, making them one of our two closest living relatives.

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   Among great apes, bonobos are unique in using sexual behavior as a primary means of social bonding, conflict resolution, and stress reduction.

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   The bonobo is found exclusively in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, making it the only great ape with a range entirely within one country.

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