Bonobo Aid / The Bonobo Conservation Society

We are a 100% non-profit group dedicated to protecting bonobos, chimpanzees & their environment + working with & supporting other #apeallies in the Congo (DRC).

[Bonobo Aid / The Bonobo Conservation Society @BonoboAid]

Thank you to all who donated + to those involved on the ground #missionramses is a success + she is on the way to @JackChimps ... Grateful to @Amini16 @ConservC @IccnRdc + all who took part on the ground in the DRC. Ramses is free. #apeallies #apeaid #bonoboaid #apesarenotpets

[Friends of Bonobos @Lola_ya_Bonobo]

It's #WorldBonoboDay and bonobos need our help!
Did you know they're the only great apes found exclusively in the Congo Basin? They continue to face threats like poaching, deforestation, & a rapidly shrinking natural habitat.
Share this post and raise awareness about bonobos!

[Hans Koppies @HansKoppies]

Naast Valentijnsdag is het vandaag ook #WorldBonoboDay!

Bonobo's zijn samen met chimpansees onze meest naaste verwanten en bieden inzicht in de evolutie van onze eigen soort.

💡 De aap in ons - Frans de Waal https://t.co/1EqsuevJ5s

👉 @Lola_ya_Bonobo @Bonobodotorg

[Bonobo Aid / The Bonobo Conservation Society @BonoboAid]

Today is WORLD BONOBO DAY! ❤️Take this time to celebrate and learn about THE BONOBO and please help us celebrate this day by GIVING TO BONOBO AID. 🙏🏻https://t.co/K2Sea3gRME or via Paypal at [email protected] — We are a 100% Non-Profit Foundation.

[Fascinating @fasc1nate]

In 1996, an unidentified 8-year-old boy slipped away from his mother, climbed over a barrier, and fell into the Gorilla Enclosure. Due to the 20 ft fall, the boy broke his hand and suffered a deep laceration to his face.

Seven gorillas inhabited the enclosure. Gorillas are known to be fiercely territorial animals. They will fight to the death to defend their families.

However, one of the gorillas, called Binti Jua, meaning "daughter of sunshine" went over to the boy and cradled him in her arms, all while her own young child was on her back.

She then went over to the edge of the enclosure and waited for the zookeepers to come and collect the child. Binti handed the child over peacefully before returning to the rest of the gorillas.

Binti received worldwide praise and received regular treats for the next few weeks. The boy and the mother have never been identified, but the boy did stay in a hospital for 4 days.

Animal behavioral experts claim that Binti used her maternal instincts to look after the child. This may have been influenced by the fact that she had her own baby Gorilla with her at the time, named Koola.

[Ricky Gervais @rickygervais]

Thanks for always supporting the animal welfare stuff I bother you with. I know it sometimes seems like a hopeless cause but I assure you it really makes a difference.

[Charles Onyango-Obbo @cobbo3]

I see photos and videos of soldiers flexing muscle in West Africa. I've covered my fair share of conflict in this Mother Africa. Before the shooting starts, you will see all the show of force; soldiers pausing with big guns, wearing strange things, all those menacing military vehicles...then the rubber meets the road. You will be surprised.

Those tough fellows (many go into battle with civilians clothes underneath) will throw away the camouflage, the guns, and the boots, and flee into the forest or back to their villages. You will find piles of uniforms...and the barefooted guerillas who put them to flight loading up.

The sound of bullets hitting human flesh at scale is one of the most sickening things you will hear. On your first encounter, you will throw up, and shiver. Then the nerves calm down, and the adrenalin often takes over and keeps you going.

But war really is horrible. It is not a pleasant story for journalists to tell, though the glory that comes with telling it is irresistible. The one thing you learn is that it is very very hard to walk happily into death. Those tough guys, are often the most afraid and have a greater need to show they aren't. The really dangerous guys are often the shy unassuming ones, whom you overlook in the parade.

[Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @SheldrickTrust]

At rescue, some wondered if Enkesha would ever use her trunk again after it was nearly severed in a snare. But Enkesha's middle name ought to be ‘Resilient’. The snare may have left lasting damage but she has adapted to use her unique nose as well as any other elephant. Her remarkable story is testament to her bravery: https://t.co/83i56mm6vR #FlashbackFriday

[Bonobo Aid / The Bonobo Conservation Society @BonoboAid]

Disgusting. 😥😡

[Nature Is Beautiful 🐾 🦋🌏🌸 @AMAZ1NG_NATURE]

"Well done. You managed to shoot a stationery, 14 foot peaceful creature with a high velocity rifle. Very sporting!" ~ @RickyGervais.

RT if you want a WORLDWIDE ban on #trophyhunting.

[Adams Cassinga @Amini16]

Sharing ideas with the younger generation on how to be an environmentally model citizen, during the youth summit on the Congo biodiversity in Kinshasa yesterday. Protecting our forests is not an option, it is the only option. @giz_gmbh @Evebazaiba @ForestPeoplesP @tfa_Global

[Adams Cassinga @Amini16]

THE FACE OF DEATH: The recent seizure in Butembo is being weighed and marked by a court official, before handing it over to @IccnRdc for proper management. Elephants are being murdered daily for their meat, ivory; and their habitat is being invaded and destroyed.

[Adams Cassinga @Amini16]

Today, for the second time in 2 weeks, @gorillacd was a victim of an armed attack, killing 5 people in total. If this isn't an urgent matter, then I don't understand the meaning of the word: Urgency.
#DRC loses more than 80 % of all the world's rangers killed in line of duty!

[Adams Cassinga @Amini16]

2 suspects arrested and more than 30kgs of ivory seized by the authorities in the city of Bukavu, DRC, with the technical support from @ConservC. The duo is connected to an international network and investigations continue. @IccnRdc @ElephantsFuture @elephanaticsbc @vfaes_org

[Bonobo Aid / The Bonobo Conservation Society @BonoboAid]

@LizamarieJones7 Thank you Liza! #apeallies #savetheapes 🙏🏻❤️

[Bonobo Aid / The Bonobo Conservation Society @BonoboAid]

Please help!! This is BRUCE. Captive for 10 years in Bunia as a selfie sideshow! We need to rescue him and transfer him to sanctuary IMMEDIATELY. This is a complex and expensive mission. Who can help?!?! 🙏🏻❤️ Donate PLEASE to https://t.co/K2Sea3gRME // Paypal: [email protected]

[Bonobo Aid / The Bonobo Conservation Society @BonoboAid]

@CSarabian Thank you. We are well aware of that. We are #apeallies and get involved in rescues of all great apes when asked to do so- resulting in multiple successful rescues and transfers to sanctuary over the last 2 years. Not only bonobos need our help! #apeaid #apesarenotpets @Amini16

[Bonobo Aid / The Bonobo Conservation Society @BonoboAid]

As well as being Valentine’s Day, today is WORLD BONOBO DAY!Bonobos are gravely endangered through de-forestation, wildlife trafficking, poaching, civil unrest & poverty. Please help us celebrate this day by giving at https://t.co/K2Sea3gRME or via Paypal at [email protected] 🙏🏻

[Bonobo Aid / The Bonobo Conservation Society @BonoboAid]

An important event featuring friends and partners- @Amini16 @4Apes #savetheapes #apesarenotpets #apeallies #bonoboaid

[Adams Cassinga @Amini16]

@4Apes @GreatApesDay @IPPLprimate @USEmbKinshasa @UKinDRC @environews_rdc @pasaprimates @IccnRdc @StateINL @USAID @EIA_News

[Friends of Bonobos @Lola_ya_Bonobo]

It’s 1 week ‘til Giving Tuesday, a day of global generosity! 🫶

Bonobos represent kindness, peaceful conflict resolution, and yes, generosity - the best traits of humankind. So we invite you to unleash your generosity for bonobos on Giving Tuesday!

https://t.co/DIAgqHeHII

[elise tempelhoff @elisetempelhoff]

How is it possible that someone can enjoy killing an elephant? #BanTrophyHunting @SafariClubIntl @XposeTrophyHunt