BEHAVIORAL MONITORING

At Ape Initiative, we closely monitor each bonobo’s behavior on a daily basis. We record which social partners the bonobo chooses to be with, which enclosures they decide to spend time in, their overall activity level and health, as well as how they interact with their enrichment items, bonobo friends, and human caregivers. Together, these daily recordings allow us to evaluate the effectiveness of our care program and prioritize bonobo welfare above all else. See our videos below, which feature a number of bonobo behaviors including grooming, play, and nest building!