samantha hoffman lindsay cosby bonobos. geographic region: democratic region of the congo general...
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Samantha HoffmanLindsay Cosby
Bonobos
• Geographic Region: Democratic Region of the Congo
General Information
• 1.5-2 Million Years Ago lead to speciation
• One of human’s closest known relatives
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Hominidae
Genus: Pan
Species: P. paniscus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Hominidae
Genus: Homo
Species: H. sapiens
Characteristics
• Omnivores • Matriarchy • Status depends on the females
• Quadrupedal Knuckle Walking • Love not war • Not territorial nor really aggressive
• No conflict, however a lot of mating
• Height on Hind-Legs: 45in• Less prominent brow ridges than
Chimps• Facial Features
• Black face• Pink lips• Small ears• Wide nostrils• Long hair• Slim upper body• Narrow Shoulders• Thin necks• Long legs
Physical FeaturesCategory Females Males
Weight 66lbs 75-132lbs
Height 24-30in 28-33in