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Bonobo

Bonobo
Photo: EdwinAlden.1995 · CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Bonobo (Pan paniscus) is an omnivorous mammal.

The bonobo, also historically called the pygmy chimpanzee, is an endangered great ape and one of the two species making up the genus Pan. While bonobos are today recognized as a distinct species, they were initially thought to be a subspecies of Pan troglodytes, because of the physical similarities — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Pan paniscus
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Hominidae
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Weight
35 kg
Length
75 cm
Lifespan
55 years
Activity
Diurnal
Conservation status
Endangered

What does a Bonobo eat?

The bonobo is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.

How big is a Bonobo?

The bonobo weighs around 35 kg and measures about 75 cm.

How long do Bonobos live?

In the wild, the bonobo can live up to about 55 years.

Is the bonobo endangered?

The bonobo is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.

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