Refreshing Dip in a Bonobo Oasis

Meet Pole, a sanctuary-living bonobo captured here relishing in a pond dip whilst enjoying a peanut. While wild bonobos may not favour water, some sanctuary-living bonobos, like Pole, find delight in a refreshing dip, especially amid the hot and humid days typical of central Africa, where this bonobo sanctuary is located. Unravelling the intricacies of bonobo relationships contributes to discussions on primate conservation, highlighting the imperative to preserve the delicate ecosystems the bonobos inhabit. Pole's aquatic joy symbolizes the sanctuary's role in fostering well-being and emphasizes the crucial need to protect these extraordinary creatures and their habitats.
by Lara Zanutto