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Scientific name: Pan Paniscus
Family: Hominidae
Genus: Pan
Distribution/habitat : the bonobo is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lives exclusively south of the Congo River, primarily in the tropical rainforests of the Congo Basin. Its habitat includes different types of forest, from mature forests to more open woodland and swamp forests.
Unlike the common chimpanzee, whose range lies north of the Congo River, the bonobo occupies a geographically restricted territory. This makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation.
Diet: the bonobo is primarily frugivorous, with fruit making up a substantial part of its diet. It also feeds on leaves, seeds, flowers, bark and other plant matter. Small animals and invertebrates may occasionally supplement its diet.
Weight: approximately 30–45 kg, with females generally smaller than males.
Height: approximately 70–85 cm at the shoulder.
Lifespan: Data on wild populations remain limited, but bonobos can live for several decades. Some individuals in captivity have lived beyond 50 years.
Conservation status: Endangered (EN), according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Individuals: the global population of wild bonobos is difficult to estimate accurately. Scientists have data from individual locations, but the extent of the species’ range and the difficulty of accessing certain regions make it particularly challenging to assess the total population.
Demographic trend: decreasing. The main threats facing bonobos are the loss and fragmentation of their forest habitat. Hunting also places significant pressure on the species, particularly in areas where bushmeat is traded. Infrastructure development, natural resource extraction and instability in certain parts of its range further complicate conservation efforts. Protecting bonobos requires preserving their forest habitat, combating poaching and illegal wildlife trade, and establishing and effectively managing protected areas.
Sources: IUCN – IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group; Great Apes Survival Partnership (GRASP); Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA).
Photo: mmcclain90 / Pixabay
At MAURICE, every creation bears the scientific name of a species whose future deserves our attention.
Pan paniscus, the bonobo, inspired this leather dog lead, designed to accompany dogs on all their adventures.
Like bonobos, every dog has its own character, habits, relationships and unique way of exploring the world. With Pan paniscus, we wanted to create a piece that feels both elegant and full of life, designed for the simple moments that shape our days together: setting off, walking, discovering, pausing and setting off again.
Fully lined, finished with gold-tone brass details and adorned with the MAURICE logo hot-stamped in gold foil, this leather dog lead is handcrafted in France and available in four carefully selected colours.
Through Pan paniscus, MAURICE creates a new connection between the world of our beloved companions and that of the wild species with whom we share our planet.
Because getting to know a species is the first step towards caring about its future.
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