bonobo

Noun

Meaning

small chimpanzee of swamp forests in Zaire; a threatened species

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

pygmy chimpanzee Pan paniscus animal ape mammal chimpanzee primate simian anthropoid hominid chimp great ape endangered species Pan troglodytes anthropoid ape
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Hypernyms

chimpanzee chimp Pan troglodytes

Examples

Also, bonobo females which are sterile or too young to reproduce still engage in sexual activity. Source: Internet

Although the name "chimpanzee" is sometimes used to refer to both species together, it is usually understood as referring to the common chimpanzee, whereas Pan paniscus is usually referred to as the bonobo. Source: Internet

Bonobo mothers find mates for. Source: Internet

Bonobo searching for termites Most studies indicate that females have a higher social status in bonobo society. Source: Internet

Although large male chimpanzees can exceed any bonobo in bulk and weight, the two species actually broadly overlap in body size. Source: Internet

Because the two species are not proficient swimmers, the formation of the Congo River 1.5–2 million years ago possibly led to the speciation of the bonobo. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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