Bonobos!! Our closest living relatives. In fact, when a bonobo sees me, she sees a closer cousin than if she saw a gorilla! Endangered. And when different parties meet in the rain forest, they love it. They cooperate, share fruit (a valuable resource), groom each other (bonding!), and play games like hide and seek. (Um, chimpanzees aggressive, especially females, hurt and kill each other.)Bonobos are one of a kind and so much fun, amongst other things. This tiny, remote research camp did somethi

10K views · 128 reactions |  Don’t miss bonobos in the new Nat Geo documentary series all about matriarchal animals! And catch the final episode for a behind-the-scenes look at Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary and the inspiring women behind the series! Posted @withregram • @natgeowild All hail the queens on both sides of the camera  #NatGeoQueens premieres Monday, March 4 at 8/7c on National Geographic. Stream on @DisneyPlus and #Hulu. | Friends of Bonobos | Facebook