Congo chimps struggle to survive

The video discusses bonobos, one of humanity's closest relatives, found only in the Congolese jungle. They face threats of extinction due to hunting and illegal trafficking. A sanctuary has been working for 12 years to save orphaned bonobos, nurturing them until they can survive independently. Bonobos have a unique social structure where females dominate, and sex is crucial for communication. Genetically, they are very similar to humans, sharing 99% of our genes. This genetic closeness may offer insights into curing diseases like AIDS, as bonobos can carry HIV without developing AIDS.

What is one of the main reasons for the bonobo's endangered status?

• Lack of food

• Climate change

• Natural predators

• Illegal trafficking

How does the sanctuary help orphaned bonobos?

• By releasing them into the wild immediately

• By providing them with adoptive mothers

• By isolating them from other animals

• By training them to perform tricks

In bonobo society, which gender is typically dominant?

• Females

• Neither

• Males

• Both equally

What percentage of genes do humans share with bonobos?

• 95%

• 99%

• 85%

• 75%

Why might bonobos be significant in medical research?

• They have a longer lifespan than humans

• They can carry HIV without developing AIDS

• They are immune to all diseases

• They have a unique diet