 | Point taken
Reared in a culture where pointing has meaning, bonobos Kanzi and Panbanisha extend their index fingers to summon a human researcher.
Play Video |  | 2009 Visitation Program
Visiting Azy and Kanzi this summer just got easier.
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 | Bonobos explore outdoor yard
Following the Floods of '08, the bonobo yard at Great Ape Trust was restored in September. The bonobos enjoy the opportunity to venture into the yard to play, explore, groom and search for food placed in the yard by caretakers.
Play Video |  | William Fields discusses research at Great Ape Trust
William Fields is director of the bonobo research program at The Trust and author of a number of scientific publications including Kanzi's Primal Language: The Cultural Initiation of Primates into Language (Palgrave Macmillan, 2005).
Play Video Podcast Available |  | Kanzi Understands Spoken Language
Kanzi's ability to understand spoken language can be seen in this video. He is asked to find the lexigrams, or symbols, for specific words. Copyright Sue Savage-Rumbaugh.
Play Video |  | Bonobos Ready for Transport
Before heading for Des Moines, Kanzi investigated the transport vehicle that would carry the three bonobos from Georiga State University to Great Ape Trust of Iowa.
Play Video |  | Bonobos: Home Sweet Home
The 1,500 square foot greenhouse is the centerpiece of the bonobo scientific research facility. Click below to see video of the bonobos as they explore and play this area of their home at Great Ape Trust of Iowa.
Play Video |  | Kanzi and Novel Sentences
Kanzi's language comprehension has been demonstrated in research using novel sentences — phrases that preclude the learning of specific responses.
Play Video |  | Kanzi the Toolmaker
This video demonstrates Kanzi's ability to make and use tools. Copyright Sue Savage-Rumbaugh.
Play Video |  | Kanzi
Kanzi's first day in the bonobo scientific research facility at Great Ape Trust of Iowa.
Play Video |  | Kanzi Shows Off Necklace
Kanzi shows his excitement from showing off his necklace.
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