Thursday, August 19, 2010

What is the scientific name for bonobo monkey?

Bonobos are apes, not monkeys. Their scientific name is Pan paniscus. They are sometimes referred to as 'pygmy chimpanzees', but they are a different species to the chimpanzee (P. troglodytes).

What is the scientific name for bonobo monkey?
It is an ape of course, Pan paniscus. Its close relative, the Chimpanzee, is Pan troglodytes.


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