Bonobo Chimpanzee at the Sanctuary Lola Ya Bonobo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Captive Bonobos frequently enter the water to cool off in the heat of the day .They are not scared of water and will readily enter the water for food. They are not able to swim so wade in bipedaly Sanctuary Lola Ya Bonobo Chimpanzee, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Distribution-Endemic to swampy rainforest south of Zaire River. DRC. Endangered species.

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