Here’s Mama Yvonne with one of the new bonobo orphans, a little girl who will be named soon. Her first few days were rough but now she’s doing well and has a healthy appetite! Stay tuned for more updates on her and another bonobo rescue! Important note: Bonobos are not pets! Our sanctuary in Congo is the only one in the world for bonobos rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. Rescued babies are isolated in quarantine when they arrive at Lola ya Bonobo to ensure they will not pass along any ill

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From birth, bonobo babies cling to their mothers for milk, warmth, and comfort. But when mothers are lost to poaching and the bushmeat trade, that bond is shattered. A bonobo needs to be with their mother for at least five to nine years and is the only great ape that will die from a lack of love. At Lola, surrogate mamas step in with love and care so the little ones have a chance to survive. ⭐ Bonobos are endangered wild animals, never pets. At Lola ya Bonobo, only trained professionals care for

Your gift toward bonobo conservation can go THREE times as far today. When you donate, you not only rescue trafficked bonobo orphans, but also return bonobos to the forest life that was stolen from them. Your donations fuel the bonobos’ cross-country journey from the sanctuary to their new home in Ekolo ya Bonobo Community Reserve. You can give these incredible apes freedom and safety in their natural habitat once again. Donate for bonobo rewilding today: bonobos.org/donate Special thank you to