Definitions for "Bonobos"
are a species of great ape often called ‘pygmy chimpanzee.’ Their scientific name is Pan paniscus and they live only in an area of the Congo, in Africa. They look quite similar to chimpanzees, but are often stand more upright, often behave differently and appear to be less aggressive.
(pygmy chimpanzees) - bipedalism widely practiced - sleep in nests - large multi-multi groups fission-fusion societies - females live natal groups - competition and aggression rare - males may take part in child rearing - food sharing occurs, mostly between females broad sexual repertoire - sociosexual behaviour - juveniles and infants also engage in sex - maintain social bonds with all members of group