12K views · 615 reactions | Bonobos may not be known to swim, but they do wade! Here’s the bonobos at Lola wading into the water to get food. Since most of the food is fruit, it is thrown into the water to prevent it from breaking apart. Additionally, it’s important for the bonobos to learn to forage in preparation for their return to the wild. #Bonobos #Conservation #GreatApes | Friends of Bonobos | Facebook

70K views · 4.3K reactions | Play is very important for a variety of species of animals including both humans and bonobos. Play behavior helps build a variety of skills for these animals. Also called the pygmy chimp, the bonobo is slightly smaller than the common chimpanzee. Sharing more than 98% of its DNA with humans, the bonobo is our closest living relative. Like humans, bonobos live in family groups and are highly intelligent. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Facebook