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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Relative Scarcity: Apes on the Edge

For Students 9th - 10th
Over the past fifty years the population of the great apes around the world has diminished rapidly. Statistics and reasons of their decline is the focus of this article and its resources.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Bonobo

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides extensive information about the bonobo, including the differences between bonobos and chimpanzees. A video and photos are also provided.
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Website
University of Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Primate Research Center: Primate Info Net

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about primates, includes links to primate centers and organizations. Find out about the International Directory of Primatology. Click into "Resources on Primatology" and then "About the Primates" to get to primate-specific...
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Bonobo (Pan Paniscus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the Bonobo, including its habitat, appearance, behavior, diet, breeding, and much more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Good Chimp

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about chimpanzees and their ability to cooperate with each other. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Bonobo

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Bonobos (Pan paniscus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species, and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.