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Love is in the air, 💕 and we’re celebrating #WorldBonoboDay with some Valentine’s treats for one of the rarest great apes on the planet. Bonobos are found only in the forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and they’re not commonly found in zoos. In fact, only a small number of accredited zoological institutions care for bonobos worldwide, making every individual part of an important conservation story. Classified as Endangered, bonobos face serious threats from habitat loss, poaching