The great apes are humans’ closest living relatives, sharing over ninety-eight percent of our DNA with certain species. It’s valuable to recognize the similarities we have with these creatures. Bonobo apes, similar to chimpanzees, are a smaller species native to the Congo region in Africa. Known for their complex social structures and cooperative behavior, watching a video of a baby Bonobo like Daisy can easily showcase their resemblance to humans.
Meet Daisy, a five-month-old Bonobo residing at the Cincinnati Zoo with her mother, Gilda. Daisy is gaining attention for her adorable appearance and natural charisma in front of the camera. Like other Bonobo babies, Daisy will stay with her mother for four to five years in the wild. During this time, her mother constantly cares for her, grooming, feeding, and carrying her around.
Bonobos live in large matriarchal societies with overlap in caring for their young. The zoo recently welcomed another mother Bonobo and her ten-year-old son, bringing the total number of Bonobos at the zoo to twelve. Known for their resemblance to the now-extinct Australopithecus, Bonobos are not commonly seen in American zoos. They are considered terrestrial and arboreal, often standing on two feet. They are leaner than chimpanzees with darker facial skin.
In their native habitat, Bonobos face extreme endangerment due to human activities like poaching and habitat destruction. Originally known as the “peaceful ape” for their lack of interspecies violence, they possess a matriarchal, complex social structure. Daisy’s sweet smile only reinforces the reputation of Bonobos as one of the most gentle primates.
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