Enjoy a slideshow of this year’s activities in the Bonobo Peace Forest! Read more here.
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Three baby bonobos were born in Kokolopori study groups this summer!
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Ecoguides in Lilungu monitor and protect their bonobos.
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Roger Afelende, community conservation leader of Nkokolombo, seeks official protection for his forest.
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The women’s association of Lomela is ready for REDD+.
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The Kokoalongo and Ekalakala bonobos have a peaceful encounter in the Yetee Forest.
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Tracking bonobos often involves navigating tricky terrain.
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AMAR outreach team ready to raise awareness about REDD+ projects in the villages of Kokolopori.
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BCI and partners meet up at our new conservation center in Djolu.
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Bonobos are highly intelligent and very curious about the humans they meet.
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Community delegates in Sankuru learn about the REDD+ project.
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The next generation of Congolese conservationists!
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Getting to the field is always an adventure!
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Josephine Mpanga is a force for conservation and female empowerment in the Djolu territory.
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BCI team with Katako-Kombe territorial administrator, following a successful meeting with REDD+ project auditors.
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In March, the BCI team traveled to Lilungu by boat on the Tshuapa River.
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BCI president Sally Coxe with AMAR's Jonathan Mbembe heading out to Kokolopori.
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BCI team geared up and ready to accompany REDD+ project auditiors to the forests of Sankuru.
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Bonobos are very vocal and can communicate with each other over long distances.
Liran Samuni
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Another Sankuru community signs on to participate in collaborative conservation programs!
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Signs of bonobos' snacks found in the Lilungu forest.
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BCI and partners following a successful meeting with the Sankuru provincial government.
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BCI's Richard Eonga (right) meets with traditional chiefs in Lilungu.
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Grooming is an important way for bonobos to show love and care for each other.
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BCI team in front of our new conservation center in Lodja.
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A thriving Congo rainforest is essential for a healthy planet.
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Bonobos love to climb and spend much of their time in the trees.
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