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World’s only bonobo sanctuary helps orphaned apes develop social skills

Two bonobos having friendly social contact. Credit: Stephanie Kordon/Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary Monkeys orphaned by the illegal bushmeat and pet trade are able to overcome their trauma and develop social skills similar to those raised by their mothers. The study, led by Durham University in the UK, investigated the effects of rehabilitation at the world’s only bonobo sanctuary on the…