Stephanie's Endangered Earth Blog: Bonobo

STATUS : Endangered
POPULATION : 10,000 to 50,000
SCIENTIFIC NAME : Pan paniscus
HEIGHT : 28 to 35 inches
WEIGHT : 68 to 86 pound

Description : Bonobos and chimpanzees seem to be very comparable and each share 98.7% of their DNA with humans—making the two species our closest residing relatives. Bonobos are commonly a bit smaller, leaner and darker than chimpanzees.

Habitat and range : Wild bonobos can solely be discovered in forests south of the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Role in the ecosystem : The Bonobos play an necessary function as " seed dispersers", which is imperative for forest area regeneration. They have been documented consuming invertebrates and small vertebrates.

Cause of decline: Civil unrest and growing poverty in the vicinity round the bonobos’ forests have contributed to bonobo poaching and deforestation. Though the measurement of the bonobo population, it has been declining for the ultimate 30 years. Scientists agree with that the decline will proceed for the subsequent forty five to fifty five years due to the bonobo’s low reproductive fee and developing threats.

Why we should care ? : If the bonobos disappeared from LuiKotale or any of their extraordinary habitats, that would create a cascading extinction cycle. Not just would the bushes disappear, alternatively so ought to many of the exclusive species that moreover count number on the trees for foods or shelter.

Current conservation efforts : There's a group called BCI' that is global community of professionals, volunteers, advisors, and companions who share our imaginative and prescient of defending bonobos and their habitat, and advertising peace and prosperity in the Democratic Republic of Congo.They have

area groups are on the the front traces of the combat to retailer bonobos. They thwart poachers, and they accumulate essential facts about bonobos and their behavior. BCI has educated and outfitted over 200 trackers and ecoguards, supplying safety for bonobos and monetary probability for neighborhood residents.

Another animal activist group called WWF. WWF has furnished training, gear and area substances for the ICCN and non-governmental businesses conducting surveys of bonobo populations. After the first survey of Salonga National Park determined fewer bonobos than predicted and larger quantities of human disturbance, extra efforts have been made to reveal and shield these animals.

How you can help :The bonobo conservation initiatives have great resources .

Sponsor a bonobo: Your sponsorship will immediately aid safety of wild bonobos and their rainforest home.

Donate to BCI ; Each and each and every donation makes a huge difference. Your beneficiant present will right away begin aiding BCI’s necessary work in the Congo.

Volunteer opportunities : BCI has been in a position to attain so an awful lot with the assist of devoted volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please ship an electronic mail to bci@bonobo.org indicating your hobbies and talents.Spread Awareness : Post on your social media, tell your friends, and family. Letting everyone know helps

people become more cautious .

Educate yourself : Education yourself and others on the issue which helps with donations and activist work.

Fun facts I found about our adorable Bonobo !