Lola ya Bonobo

It means 'Paradise of Bonobos'. This is the only sanctuary for orphaned bonobos, victims of the bushmeat trade. Lola ya Bonobo is located at the edge of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the only country on Earth, where we can find this species, the bonobo, our closest living relative along with the chimpanzee.

[@brendajoycewhite5747]

Yah their DNA is different than chimpanzees and they certainly have complete different makeup. It's hard for us in this country that, they are food, then the babies are pets. I am so appreciative of you wonderful people that care for them. My health is bad, so to watch these programs, I can't express enough how much these true life videos mean to me. I have never had the money to travel but to see your country and you loving people is wonderful and peaceful ❤. Thank you

[@CintiaGarai]

Thank you Brenda for your kind words. I’m happy to know that this video triggers such nice feelings.

[@vckrscindy]

the little baby, at the end, is so precious. He looked right into her eyes and wrapped his arms around her neck..so sweet. so human.

[@meelusine]

Bonobos physically look more like us than chimpanzees.

[@Tawahaj]

Human behavior is much closer to chimpanzees though.

[@meelusine]

@@Tawahaj Unfortunatly.

[@Tawahaj]

@@meelusine Depends from what lense you look at it. If you value civilisation, you have to deal with that. Heraclitus said - "War is the father of all things." Competition was the essential driving force for cultural and technological evolution. You can't have one without the other. That's a tragic element to human history, if you will.

[@paulaterrell879]

I would love to go over to that country an volunteer.... Something I always wanted to do .....

[@tims890]

Our beautiful distant cousins, thank God for the good people who care for them!

[@tims890]

***** Yes!

[@ScorpionMaster1224]

yes , amen :)

[@chloeshann8142]

Lol... I've done genealogy for several decades... they aren't my cousins

[@mchevre]

@@chloeshann8142 If you take a bonobo and trace back its mother, its mother's mother, etc, and do the same with yourself, you will eventually find a distant grandmother you both share... you'd just have to go back about 6 million years though. Somehow I doubt you've traced your genealogy back 6 million years.

[@raypratt3611]

Bonobos literally have a part on their hair,it looks like u could run a brush through their hair and even style it,it looks much like our hair!!

[@manfredmuller2925]

I say thank you to all the people that help Bonobos to survive

[@PrincessofKeys]

I want to go visit this place when Im older!

[@loriweikel9551]

Have you gone yet? 😀

[@viktoriamichel4876]

За такую работу надо очень хорошо платить. Как они без нашей помощи. Мы им нужны.

[@98shon98]

How can people eat these beautiful creatures? I can't wrap my head around it.

[@Eva-oe3se]

Barbaric, evil people. IQ: below 10.

[@FrancisHannawayMonsieur]

Well done Cintia and Kirsty! What a moving, and professionally made, film!

[@magieetsynchronicites5143]

La dernière image est magnifique et super touchante

[@sisterpamop]

Thank you for protecting bonobos.

[@darbalmira]

I am their closest relative. Closer than my human family on a deep level of feeling.

[@fj2201]

May the Creator and a strong vanguard of truly decent, conscientious human warriors keep the safety, existence, and well-being of these creatures at a premium. I'm not sure how you could look into their very human-like gazes and think of torturing and eating them. It's true of any creature really, but especially the family of great apes. It's just unfathomable.

[@butugaeve3300]

the bonobo are soo cute

[@francesfarmer736]

I just found out about the existence of Bonobos not to long ago, and unlike chimpanzees, these Bonobos have a calm demeanor……Their is a Bonobo exhibit at the Cincinnati, Ohio zoo US I learned a lot ……..

[@Sherri1971US]

Great people caring. Thank you all.

[@Em-mp4hf]

Their eyes look so sad!

[@Woodenrailwayoliver20]

#SaveTheBonobo

[@virgilslove6852]

I truly love what you all are doing ❤️✝ 🛐✝

[@NudePostingConspiracyTheories]

‘If we don’t keep this species alive we may never find out sime of our history “ the narrator read out. Such a lopsidedly intellectual world. What about we look after them for the sake of it. The respect that they exist. And - unbelievable work all the people in the refuge. And I was jealous of the lady cuddling the babies

[@coastallp74]

So what happens when the young orphan Bonobo gets in a scrape, and get's all pissed off. Do the handlers have to give up the goods Bonobo style?

[@brendaflo4033]

What person would steal one for a pet? They are def not right in the head. These sweet babies grow up. Leave them alone an let them be with mommy's. So sad.😢 Thank god we have a place on our planet helping the less fortunate babies who lost their mommys to cruel ppl.

[@anitakoorn3448]

Love is alive ♥️

[@teresas8173]

How can I work or volunteer here?

[@CintiaGarai]

check there website and you will see how you can help

[@annecorey607]

So sweet animals those a live one not the one was kills for foods I don,t like to see them get kills I can go hungry then eating this animals .

[@ArthrUK]

awfully good :)

[@nsecchi1]

Since man is the cause of their near extinction, it's our obligation to save them. They have a right to exist on earth for themselves not because they may teach us something about ourselves. The loss of species on this planet is a near cause of our misery.

[@nsecchi1]

misery

[@frankchen4229]

they're also the only models for world peace T_T

[@chloeshann8142]

@@frankchen4229 Ha ha ha ha ha

[@chloeshann8142]

They don't teach us about ourselves, they simply have a part in this world as every living creature.

[@mchevre]

@@chloeshann8142 Porque no los dos?

[@viktoriamichel4876]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@98shon98]

They need to set up a sanctuary for breeding. It would be terrible if they went into distinction. I don't understand how people can eat these beautiful creatures that are so similar to us. I just can't wrap my head around it.

[@chloeshann8142]

Poor desperate hungry people do what they have to. They don't have the luxury of pretending animals are people

[@98shon98]

@@chloeshann8142 First off Chloe, I didn't say that animals are people. Re-read what I wrote without putting your narrative on it. Secondly, educate yourself, if it's possible for you co pretend big girl topics. These people have many other options to choose from. As a matter of fact, Bush meat is illegal in Africa. They are not eating primates out of desperation for food. They are doing it because they like the taste. Again, if you're able to comprehend subjects that rise above Sesame Street level, look up cannibalism. Cannibalism is illegal also, again they are not eating other people out of necessity. They are doing it for tastes. I'm in no way saying that just because they eat bush meat, the cannibalize humans, but the ones who participate in that disgusting act, do it for the simple enjoyment of the taste. There are other things hunted in the bush besides primate, like bat's, can rats, antelope, etc. Quit being an SJW and making excuses for these people, especially ones that aren't true. People from Arica look down on these people as well. Why? Because it's disgusting. You may want to educate yourself before letting untrue shit spew from your mouth. Pathetic.

[@shawna6683]

@@chloeshann8142Or pretend people aren’t apes

[@SigmaMaleCountMartelus]

Congrats

[@coastallp74]

"They learn the ins and outs of Bonobo society."

[@dan74695]

What about it?

[@patrciakmiecik7568]

🇫🇷 👏👏😍🙋

[@elikinder1506]

That would be like eating humans that’s a sick bunch.

[@chloeshann8142]

No, it isn't because they aren't human. Lots of people think the things others eat is sick. These people are starving, poor and desperate. You have the luxury of being horrified

[@miluserakasova2685]

🐵💋❤️💓💝

[@harmoneypeters]

I love my pet bonobo he’s sweet has a good life and completely free here

[@dennisharrison3762]

Tim S. "Our beautiful cousins" Our history, that, that has relevance to where you are now, started 6000 years ago. Of course, life within this realm goes back much further, but we are told, and we can decipher the illusion once we acknowledge it. 1. Create energy from matter? 2. Create matter from energy. Mission complete with regards to 1. Can you see 2. Or at least the fallout from the pursuit! Peace.

[@coewhat]

Dennis Harrison, huh??? Wtf are you talking bout?? Pffft...another dummy trying to sound smart. Fail. Just be thankful you finally got a reply, stupid. Thank you. Have nice day.

[@solitairecatnaps4444]

Have no idea what you are trying to say .......

[@Sk8rGamer]

How does it not feel wrong to kill and or sell something so human

[@chloeshann8142]

How do people not realize that people eat animals like this because they are poor starving and desperate. You have the luxury of pretending they are human.

[@Sk8rGamer]

@@chloeshann8142 did you not see that i said sell tf

[@carmendelavaga6469]

If you like this video you should read the book "heart of danger".

[@rc0346]

Carmen Delaware

[@mely4]

So cruel people eat them in right know world

[@chloeshann8142]

It's so cruel that people live in poverty and have to watch their families starve. THAT is why they are eaten

[@mchevre]

@@chloeshann8142 You keep replying to every comment on here as if it's your life's mission to defend the consumption of apes as food. While it's true that some rural poor communities rely on bushmeat because they have no affordable alternatives, the majority of consumption is in the form of bushmeat sold on the market in urban areas. In those areas bushmeat is seen as a luxury and symbol of social status, and is certainly not consumed as a last resort, but rather the opposite in fact. That is the main driving force for the demand for ape bushmeat. When rural people suffering and starving in poverty resort to eating chimpanzees, it's sad - but it's not representative of the majority of ape meat consumption, and that aspect of it can be eliminated through various economic measures to reduce poverty. The elimination of the luxury bushmeat in urban markets, however, is a cultural issue and can be addressed through the introduction of appropriate government regulations.

[@regc4963]

Como são feios.

[@dan74695]

Nei, dei era vakre skapningar.

[@225rc]

why let them breed?? wear a fur suit and mask so they don't get use to humans if you really want them to be wild again.

[@coewhat]

225rc, “a fur suit n mask” huh? Wow, that’s just brilliant. Anymore bright ideas, smart guy?? Oh, I got one, how bouts you just stfu and never comment again, ok, stupid.

[@solitairecatnaps4444]

Why NOT let them breed?? They are endangered !

[@shellos8]

They know what they're doing and many babies in the ape families (bonobos, chimps, gorillas, orangutans) are raised by humans like these wonderful people and they are eventually successfully released into protected forests. Bonobos are ONLY found in the Congo. So don't worry. They aren't going to bother you.

[@christianmonterrey3566]

Bonobos need to be hunted at a faster rate.

[@dan74695]

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