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Make Love, Not War
Bonobos use sex for conflict resolution, greeting, and social bonding — engaging in sexual activity regardless of gender, age, or reproductive state.
Bonobo
Pan paniscus
Our close primate relatives use sexual behavior in unique social ways rarely seen in other animals.
Vital Stats
🏷️ TypeGreat ape (primate)
🌍 Found InDemocratic Republic of Congo — tropical rainforests
📏 Size70-83cm, 25-60kg
⏳ Lifespan40-50 years
🔞 Sexual MaturityMales: 9-10 years | Females: 11-13 years
💕 Mating SystemHighly promiscuous; sex used for bonding and conflict resolution
📅 Mating SeasonYear-round
🤰 Gestation230-240 days
👶 Offspring1 offspring every 4-6 years
🍆 Penis Size8 cm
⏱️ Sex Duration15 seconds
🔬 Notable AnatomyFemales have prominent pink swellings when fertile; unique genital-genital rubbing between females
⚖️ Sexual DimorphismMales slightly larger, but female-dominated society