bonobos
Bonobos are classified as Pan paniscus. They are the closest living relatives of chimpanzees. These two species diverged from common ancestors around 1.8 million years ago. Today bonobos live within a geographic range south of the Congo River.
Can ancient amputations tell us about the care systems of our ancestors?
A 33,000-year-old case of an amputated leg prompts comparisons to earlier Neandertal instances of amputation.
