estation lasts about eight months (AZA, 1998, p.2). The common male chimpanzees will kill the offspring in order to re-mate with the female; thus the killers eliminate the offspring of the sexual competitors and provide themselves with mates (Kano, 1990, p.3). Bonobos on the other hand do not kill the offspring of another male, but share in the responsibility of providing for it, this is because there is no sexual competition. (Kano, 1990,p.3). Therefore, they increase their survival and reproduction rate.Locomotion:The body weight of the bonobo is differently portioned, and the center of gravity is shifted lower- making it possible for the bonobo to stand more erect and frequently walk bipedally (AZA, 1998, p.1). Like Lucy the bonobos are more bipedal than chimpanzees or gorillas. It can also walk quadrupedally in special position called knuckle walking. In trees, this species also moves in a quadrupedal manner (AZA, 1998, p.1).Communication:The bonobo can communicate vocally through distinct set of calls, scientists have found that bonobos can learn language even though they cannot talk as we do because their vocal tract is shaped a little differently (Bonobo, 2000, p.1). P. paniscus 5 They can only make very high sounds that are difficult for us to understand, though they communicate well among themselves (Bonobo, 2000, p.1). Scientists at Georgia State Universitys Language Research Center have found that the bonobos can understand our spoken language although they cannot speak it clearly(Bonobo, 2000, p.1). Bonobos easily learn symbols that represent things of interest to them and use these symbols to communicate (Bonobo,2000, p.1). Bonobos have learned the English language and to communicate with us in captivity(Bonobo,2000, p.1). They have also learned how to construct and use many different tools (Bonobo, 2000, p.1). They can communicate visually through set facial expressions and specific movements with their mouths. Bonobos can...
