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bonobo

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun bonobo has 1 sense
  1. pygmy chimpanzee, bonobo, Pan paniscus - small chimpanzee of swamp forests in Zaire; a threatened species
    --1 is a kind of chimpanzee, chimp, Pan troglodytes
    --1 is a member of Pan, genus Pan

Definitions from the Web

Bonobo

Definition:

A bonobo is a species of great ape native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa, closely related to and resembling chimpanzees but with a more slender build and long legs.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. A species of great ape native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

1. Many people refer to bonobos as the "pygmy chimpanzees" due to their physical similarities.

2. Bonobos are known for their peaceful and non-aggressive behavior within their social groups.

Local Usage:

1. In Congolese local folklore, bonobos are considered sacred animals and are believed to possess supernatural powers.

2. Local communities rely on bonobo habitats for tourism revenue as people from all over the world visit to observe these fascinating creatures up close in their natural environment.

Sample Sentences:

1. The bonobo is one of our closest genetic relatives, sharing approximately 98% of its DNA with humans.

2. Researchers are conducting extensive studies on bonobos to better understand their social dynamics and complex communication systems.

3. The bonobo population is threatened by habitat destruction and illegal poaching.

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