The article discusses the protection of bonobos, a species of primate that is closely related to humans. The bonobo is considered an endangered species due to habitat loss, poaching, and other human activities that threaten their survival.
To protect the bonobo, scientists are studying their behavior and social structures to learn more about how they can be conserved. One scientist, Dr. Coxe, notes that there is still much to be learned from the bonobo's use of medicinal plants in the forest, as well as their communication and responses to threats from humans.
Another expert, Furuichi, agrees that the bonobo was once considered an unknown primate until recent discoveries were made about its evolution and behavior. He notes that understanding these aspects is crucial for developing effective conservation strategies.
The article also mentions a new initiative called the "bonobo conservation program," which aims to protect the bonobo's habitats and reduce human-bonobo conflict.
To learn more about the conservation efforts, readers can visit the Guardian app or follow Phoebe Weston and Patrick Greenfield, the biodiversity reporters who covered this story.
To protect the bonobo, scientists are studying their behavior and social structures to learn more about how they can be conserved. One scientist, Dr. Coxe, notes that there is still much to be learned from the bonobo's use of medicinal plants in the forest, as well as their communication and responses to threats from humans.
Another expert, Furuichi, agrees that the bonobo was once considered an unknown primate until recent discoveries were made about its evolution and behavior. He notes that understanding these aspects is crucial for developing effective conservation strategies.
The article also mentions a new initiative called the "bonobo conservation program," which aims to protect the bonobo's habitats and reduce human-bonobo conflict.
To learn more about the conservation efforts, readers can visit the Guardian app or follow Phoebe Weston and Patrick Greenfield, the biodiversity reporters who covered this story.
. I mean, have you seen those adorable bonobos? They're like our closest living relatives and yet we're still threatening their survival. Habitat loss and poaching are huge problems that need to be addressed ASAP.
. And I love that they're focusing on the medicinal plants they use in the forest - it's like they have a natural pharmacy 
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. It's not just about saving their habitats, we need to know how to coexist with them.
. We can't afford to wait any longer to protect our primate cousins 
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. They're doing great work!
. Like, I've heard they're super good at solving problems with their tools, which is kinda like us humans trying to figure out climate change 
. And have you seen videos of them making love? It's literally the most peaceful thing ever 
. But seriously, it's crazy how much we're destroying their habitats and stuff, so I hope this conservation program actually makes a difference 
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I feel so bad for these adorable creatures 
what we can learn from bonobos is actually pretty cool, like how they use plants to heal themselves 
! I mean, have you seen those bonobos? They're like our closest relatives in the animal kingdom... it's crazy to think they're on the brink of extinction. We need to do more to protect their habitats and stop poaching them ASAP 
. And yeah, learning about their behavior and social structures is super important, but can't we just leave them alone already? 
I'm all for conservation efforts, but sometimes I feel like it's just a drop in the ocean compared to how fast we're losing these incredible species... 
we gotta do something ASAP to save them! I mean, they're basically our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, right? Can't we just take a cue from how we treat ourselves and give 'em some love too? We've got some smart folks like Dr. Coxe and Furuichi working on this, so fingers crossed that their research will lead to some real change! 
. It's so important we prioritize our planet's precious species and ecosystems before it's too late 
just read that bonobos are in big trouble 
scientists r tryin to learn more about their behavior and social structures so we can save 'em 
also love how experts r talkin about conservation strategies and stuff 
the bonobo conservation program sounds legit too 
. The fact that scientists are studying their behavior and social structures is a great step towards conservation. I'm all for learning more about the bonobos' use of medicinal plants and how they communicate with each other - it's like, totally fascinating stuff 
. We need more initiatives like this to make a real difference for our planet's wildlife 
and poaching is still a thing 
conservation programs are a start but they gotta do more research on how to coexist with these amazing creatures 
but they're in trouble 
just imagine having a chat with a bonobo using medicine from plants in the forest 
and learning how they react when humans come near 
it's crazy that we only recently figured out some of this about our primate cousins 
gotta keep an eye on it