The bonobo (/ bəˈnoʊboʊ, ˈbɒnəboʊ /; Pan paniscus), also historically called the pygmy chimpanzee (less often the dwarf chimpanzee or gracile chimpanzee), is an endangered great ape and one of the …

Nov 27, 2025 · bonobo, or pygmy chimpanzee (Pan paniscus) The bonobo, or pygmy chimpanzee (Pan paniscus), is found only in lowland rainforests along the south bank of the Congo River in the …

Earlier scientists thought the bonobo was just a smaller version of the common chimpanzee and so the term “pygmy chimpanzee” was used. But don’t be fooled!

The bonobo, also known as the pygmy chimpanzee, is part of the great ape family and was the last member to be discovered. They were considered to be a subspecies of chimpanzees until 1933, …

Contrary to the implication of one of its common names, "pygmy chimpanzee," this species is not particularly diminutive when compared to common chimpanzees ( Pan troglodytes ). The "pygmy" …

In fact, bonobos are sometimes referred to as pygmy chimps because scientists first believed bonobos were a subspecies of chimpanzees. Further inspection revealed differences, and scientists later …

Due to their compassionate and caring society, bonobos act as a strong symbol of cooperation and peace. Although similar in size to the more well-known chimp, the bonobo is often called the Pygmy …

The pygmy chimpanzee, commonly known as the bonobo, is classified as an endangered species, residing primarily within the Congo’s lush forests. Habitat loss due to human activities like …

They have historically been referred to as the pygmy chimpanzee, or dwarf chimpanzee – despite their body size being similar to chimps. It’s not quite as straightforward as we may have suggested; …

Western scientists often called them the “pygmy chimp” until 1929, when bonobos were officially recognized as a separate species. Bonobos are roughly the same size as chimps, but with lither...