An Ape as an Avatar - How Bonobos Can Lead Us to a Better World

Discover the fascinating world of bonobos, humanity's closest great ape relatives, in this enlightening TEDx talk by Sally Jewell Coxe. Explore a society where females lead, conflicts are resolved through food-sharing and intimacy, and peace reigns in the heart of the Congo rainforest. Learn about Coxe's lifelong dedication to protecting these endangered apes and their habitat through the Bonobo Conservation Initiative. Gain insights into how the bonobo way of life can inspire positive changes in human society. Understand the innovative Bonobo Peace Forest project, a community-managed nature reserve system spanning nine million acres, which addresses both conservation and humanitarian needs. Reflect on how emulating aspects of bonobo society could lead to a more harmonious human world.

An Ape as an Avatar: How Bonobos Can Lead Us to a Better World | Sally Jewell Coxe | TEDxAsheville