| MEET OUR BONOBOS |
| Great Ape
Trust of Iowa is the new home to a colony of eight bonobos
(Pan paniscus). The bonobos arrived in spring 2005 from
the Language Research Center at Georgia State University near
Atlanta where they were part of a scientific research program
directed by Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh. At Great Ape Trust,
scientists from around the world will study the bonobos and their
cognitive and communicative capabilities. |
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ELIKYA
Like her mother, Matata, Elikya is primarily used as
a control subject, comparing the competencies of apes raised
in a language-rich environment to those who are not.  Learn
about Elikya |
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KANZI
If there were a superstar within the bonobo community, Kanzi,
which means "treasure" in Swahili, would certainly be it. Learn
about Kanzi |
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MAISHA
On May 28, 2000, Matata gave birth to one of
the newest members of Great Ape Trust's bonobo family — Maisha. Learn
about Maisha |
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MATATA
The matriarch and uncontested dominant member of Great
Ape Trust's bonobo group. Learn
about Matata |
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NATHAN
Born in June 2000, Nathan is the youngest member of
Great Ape Trust's bonobo family. Learn
about Nathan |
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NYOTA
The son of Panbanisha, Nyota was born at the Language
Research Center in 1998. Learn
about Nyota |
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PANBANISHA
Conceived and born at Georgia State University's Language
Research Center in 1985, Panbanisha is the daughter of Matata. Learn
about Panbanisha |
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P-SUKE
Pronounced Peace-kay, P-Suke was the only bonobo living
in Japan before he became a part of the social group at the
Language Research Center. Learn
about P-Suke |
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