What's a Bonobo
Primates
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3m 40s
Bonobos are unique among the great apes. They are matriarchal, welcoming to strangers, and share their food. And they resolve conflicts through the "bonobo handshake!" Film provided by Ecoflix NGO partner Friends of Bonobos
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