Protecting Bonobos in Congo
Campaigns | (0)
The gentle bonobo – a primate living in the Democratic Republic of Congo – is facing serious threats.
This genetic cousin to humans is struggling for survival, and may be just decades away from extinction after years of hunting, logging, and war throughout its fragile habitat.
But there is good news. Thanks to CI’s Global Conservation Fund and CI partner Bonobo Conservation Initiative (BCI), this endangered primate has found a refuge deep inside the Congo River Basin. After seven years of planning and hard work, the 4,000 square kilometer Kokolopori Bonobo Reserve is set to open.
Bonobos are known for their ...
