Samantha Hoffman Lindsay Cosby Bonobos. Geographic Region: Democratic Region of the Congo General...

Samantha HoffmanLindsay Cosby

Bonobos

• Geographic Region: Democratic Region of the Congo

General Information

• 1.5-2 Million Years Ago lead to speciation

• One of human’s closest known relatives

Scientific classification

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Primates

Family: Hominidae

Genus: Pan

Species: P. paniscus

Scientific classification

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Primates

Family: Hominidae

Genus: Homo

Species: H. sapiens

Characteristics

• Omnivores • Matriarchy • Status depends on the females

• Quadrupedal Knuckle Walking • Love not war • Not territorial nor really aggressive

• No conflict, however a lot of mating

• Height on Hind-Legs: 45in• Less prominent brow ridges than

Chimps• Facial Features

• Black face• Pink lips• Small ears• Wide nostrils• Long hair• Slim upper body• Narrow Shoulders• Thin necks• Long legs

Physical FeaturesCategory Females Males

Weight 66lbs 75-132lbs

Height 24-30in 28-33in