Photographer Joel Sartore photographs one of the world's most well-known great apes, Kanzi the bonobo.
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Kanzi the bonobo gets photographed by Joel Sartore. Have you ever had the chance to meet a bonobo?
Not yet. :(
Yes, worked with Kanzi, Panbanisha, Matata, Tamuli, Psuke, and Neema when they were in Atlanta, Ga. Kanzi looks great. He is a very sweet guy.
@@lindamcgarrah8050 I met Kanzi several years ago when he lived in Atlanta. He made stone tools for me. His brilliance is palpable!
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My new favourite model
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No matter how much I learn about primates, their intelligence and proximity never cease to amaze me.
Because they are relatives with humans, the most intelligent apes in the world
When you say primates you also realize that it includes humans? That’s what primates are capable of so, not so shocking considering I’m a primate reply to an other primate on the internet built by primates.
I have a question. How come some people considered Bonobos the fourth great ape when they are basically just another type of Chimpanzee? There are also different types of Gorillas and Orangutans, but they aren't divided into completely different ape species like how Common Chimpanzees and Bononos are. Here's the two species that fall under the "Pan" genus category: Common chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) Bonobos (Pan paniscus) Here's the two species that fall under the "Gorilla" genus category: Western gorillas (Gorilla gorilla) Eastern gorillas (Gorillia beringei) Here's the three species that fall under the "Pongo" genus category: Sumatran orangutans (Pongo abelii) Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) Tapanuli orangutans (Pongo tapanuliensis) So I think it's pretty stupid when Bonobos get treated as the fourth great ape since they are Chimps.
@@searain1573 those other species could have different names as well, they just don't. Bonobos have EXTREMELY different behaviour from chimps, that's why people treat them as so divergent.
Sad they are kept in this tiny prison like cell or in zoos
Its understanding of human speech is so startlingly impressive. Hope there's more vidz.
It picked up on nodding and shaking your head to mean yes and no as well.
His. He is a thinking, breathing being, not an it. I'm not reprimanding you, it's just one of those things in our language. We equate objects and beings and being "it". He is so much more than an object. He understands and feels and thinks.
@@papamurrth1 Good comment
We do not know what he/it really understands or not. It is a Bonobo in captivity for many years and of course it has adapted many human-like behaviour, because they watch and mimic human behaviour. That is part of their skills to learn what they see. And this ape underwent a lot of training by his caretakers I would assume.
" he's better than a lot of children I photographed by far" 🤣
Well, you could say that he has a language comprehension of a human 3 year old, but he's NOT a 3 year old. He's an adult. Of course he's going to behave better than children, as long as he has understanding and willingness.
Glad to see Kanzi is still being the bonobo star he always was.
Yay! Kanzi!!! He’s amazing!
He should be free. So sad caged in that terrable place having photoes taken. This isterrible abuse. Poor Kenzi
Really. He would be a real star if he was free in the jungle with his own family and not held in a cage having pictures taken and all sorts of abuse from those so called doctors. How horrific for poor kenzi.
@@harpermacenzi9483 actually seems as if he's incredibly happy and getting mental stimulation he may have never found in the wild
@@harpermacenzi9483 He actually has a family; his adoptive mother Matata who was the oldest Bonobo in captivity, there was his sister Panbanisha, and his son Teco. Because of his mom he's actually now the highest ranking male in the group. They also have constant access to 6 acres of outdoor space. Kanzi is brilliant and openly displays how content he is there.
I like how when the dude says "are we gonna chase" kanzi smiles and nods his head
I loved watching this video. So smart and understanding. How in the world could you hurt this primate. I can see you loving it as a child though
It's hard to see them in a cage and not in the wild
Corona can right
@@evrettej which they'd likely die in due to habitat loss and poaching.
I think the same...
This thing will kill you when it feels jealous because you shared something with another human or chimp. Why do people think they can tame these wild animals.
"Sit down, please." Bonobo: Russian squat. Human Toddler: Screaming and howling.
He’s such a treasure!!!
His name means Treasure!
@@gailaconklin330 it’s Arabic origin meaning My Treasure 💝 .... (I didn’t know that till you replied.) totally is apropos
Kanzi has a very complicated history, there’s videos of him making campfires and having conversations with people. It’s very interesting I look into.
He is so Adorable! I love him!!🤩❤❤😆
We couldn't agree more! They are truly incredible animals.
That fact that he got excited when he was asked if he wanted to play with the hose 🫥
What a smart, handsome boy!!!! 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊
Kanzi has had a very storied life. I've been watching videos of him and his family for over ten years!
Amazing, beautiful and Emotional :)
We're so glad you enjoyed the video. ❤️ What is your favorite part about bonobos?
@@NatGeoWild mating rituals
@@NatGeoWild their sheer brilliance :) We need to learn from them
@@NatGeoWild they are much chill than chimps
So glad to see Kanzi has lost weight. He was grossly obese for a while. Hopefully they keep his weight down. He’s too smart to be anything other than his best physical form.
Yeah I saw that too
It really was sad seeing how he looked before, but it wasn't surprising when we saw all the things certain caregivers were feeding him: hamburgers, M&Ms, candy, jerky, all kinds of things apes shouldn't eat
as a photographer, this video really touched me; what a wonderful experience it must have been, what an incredible model!! 💜 also, it was really beautiful to see an animal in captivity having a great time with humans, being treated with kindness and love. Thanks for this NatGeo!
Incredible! I smiled the whole time while watching this video. Would love to see more videos about Kanzi. He'll dazzle and intrigue the public with his intelligence the way Koko the guerilla has.
There are more video of him and his family from years past. Type in kanzi on a KZhead search
He is amazing
We second this! ❤️
Kanzi is looking way healthier now that he's not eating m&ms
Right! And hamburgers too? Onions? I wouldn't give an ape any processed foods....
When you realize that the bonobo's are more photogenic and has a better posture on the Camera that you...lLol🤣
I watched kanzi and pempenisha 30 year's ago ,that lady spent all her life working with kanzi ,now he's looking little old 😌love you kanzi🥰❤️
I friggin love Kanzi 💚
Amazing! Can i get autograph from this beautiful bonobo
日本の視聴者です🇯🇵カンジが大好きで動画を探してたくさん見ていたので、こんなに素晴らしい動画を見ることが出来てとても嬉しいです！ここに妹のパンバニーシャもいてくれたら、どれほど感動したことかと思ってしまいます。
I love Kanzi!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I hope that he stays happy & healthy. Thankyou to all the good people who take wonderful care of him.
Kanzi has more intellect than a human toddler. I saw a documentation about him and the voice keyboard when I was young. It is here on YT too. Chimps are mostly smallminded, violent and warloving. Bonobos are like friendly, intelligent hippies.
I don't know how I don't hear more about bonobos, they're so much more similar looking to humans than the other great apes. I can really see the relatedness
Kanzi is absolutely amazing. If you have never heard of him, look up Kanzi the bonobo. He’s incredible.
Kanzi! Wow! What a star🌟! Little human kids don't photograph that well. Good job!! You're such a great model! He got some seriously amazing shots. Idk how anyone could pick a favorite.
I hope Kanzi has Bonobo friends to have "fun" with.😊
He looks healthy but is sad they don't allow him to be in touch with his original teacher and friend.
omg no way, why?
@@classicsxu956 I saw a video of her describing how the people there made her leave, though I'm not sure why. That was unfortunate, because she knew him for decades.
I had no idea about it but I have just watched her interview on the Prem Proph channel and I agree with you. The ones who took over could have at least tried to reach a compromise with her. I've read about various sanctuaries and zoos that are affected by money and power struggles and it's not right that the animals end up paying the price.
Yeah I noticed he doesn't behave as well as he used to.
What a remarkable and beautiful video. Credit, of course, to Kanzi the Bonobo, but also to Joel Sartore who's taking the photographs. Joel is just as amazing how he's capturing Kanzi whose many poses can be enjoyed for generations to come. For me, it's when Joel compares this shoot to that of a human (modelling) shoot, and that, well... that brought a tear to my eye knowing how the two had connected in such a short amount of time. Thank y'all for sharing this with us 💜💜💜
Kanzi is so smart! Wow!
Beautiful creature
Such a handsome boy!
OMG, this was amazing. So funny and heartwarming. Made me smile & so happy :)
This is a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing this.
Unbelievably smart. Left me with long, huge, WOW!!
So incredibly intelligent. Beautiful.
Kanzi is what Koba would have been, if humanity hadn't been mistreating him in the PotA timeline
Amazing how smart he is.
One of the Season's Best😍
I have been following him and his sister for years, both of them were amazing. So sad when I found out that Panbanisha died, two truly genuine genius. I’m also happy to see that he lost weight because he was too fat at one point.
Fat? He was all muscle
@@stanlee2200 He was 75 pounds overweight because he was fed human junk food.
@@iconifyme oh hush junk mouth, you don't know what he ate or didn't ear. You just got a chip on your shoulder
Definitely more behaved than human 90% kids.
Kanzi is amazing! I would love to chat with him!! Great photos too. ❤️
What an amazing animal! They are almost extinct now. It will be very sad when the only Bonobos that exist will be captive.
I FREAKING LOVE BONOBOS😩
He smiles.
hes beautiful
98% human DNA you say. ? Homie got the biggest testicles anybody can imagine. And you are telling me they are 98% similar to humans? So rest 2 % is just pure balls.!
Lol Chimps and Bonobos have big nuts because of all the mating they do. Thats what i heard. Gorilllas and Orangutans have smaller teaticles!!
My gosh this was amazing.
What a great photo amazing
amazing!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I would like to know what has happened to Kanzi's son, as well as other family members.
Kanzi is still alive and healthy, at the age of 40. He and his family are living happily. Teco is actually is Nephew also.
04:07 I had never heard Kanzi vocalizing like this before
This is so cute and beautiful
That is AMAZING
Somehow I started calling my kitten bonobo. That’s one of his nicknames. His name is Blue. Which has morphed into Blue Bear, Puba, Bobo, Yasada and Bonobo.
I love how he talks to the chimp like I take to my cat
2:50 Deeznutz LOL 🤣💯
It's so crazy knowing we're related to him.
He's very photogenic
What happened to the other lady who took care of him?
Tbh kanzi has better concentration than a toddler, hes closer to an 8 yr old
He is so human like its almost scary
Awsome ✌🏻💯👍🏼
That is super awesome 👌!
Did he just play with the monkeys junk to make him take better pics!?! Lmao
Kanzi know the language😲
I got a an ad for bonobo golf before this video
What ever happened to giving this one love
Kanzi is cool.
Hey Kanzi, can you maybe tuck them underneath? 🤣
I love bonobos so much🐵❤️
Amazing ❤
Smart, very smart ❤❤❤❤
Amazing 😊😊😊
Their are like toddlers aren’t they 😊
he’s so cuteeeeee
Beautiful
Cutest bonobo ever?
It is insane how much the bonobo understood, I can’t believe that, and there are people out there that think we couldn’t possibly be the same thing as these apes, how could you look one of these things in the eye and not see apart of us, it’s so clear that these are our cousins.
Hold on hold on.... did kanzi get to see his photos is the question?
What! He can understand english? How did i not know this before.
Because, no others like you, demonstrate theme you knowledge of they speech !
Im sure kanzi in there planning his escape! 😂 im surprised he aint tear up that netting and shatter that glass get!
They picked up on nodding. That’s interesting.
Wow beautiful
You know kanzi is actually the first ape that played Minecraft 😂
This is if Koba was treated right by humans
This guy is so amazing 😍❤️ Can you imagine, that in new years night 2019/2020 in Germany more than 30 (!) primates (including gorillas, shimpanzees and Orang-Utans) burnt to death in a zoo, because three super dump ladies made chinese lanterns fly. It was just devastating 😩😤😱
Thank You for This!
He completely understand😮😮
Its amazing that at some points, Kanzi looks almost exactly like a prehistoric human.
I don't think pre-historic humanoids were as disgusting as bonobos.
@@Quareque how are they disgusting
@@Quareque polish foods is still more disgusting than a bonobo
@@random89663i think they are human enough to hit the uncanny Valley sometimes. I find them amazing but a little creepy.
@@tunkytunky Yeah, but they're definitely not disgusting, I don't know what fueled that hatred
Are we ignoring the fact that bonobo was legit understanding language. Not baby talk or intonation. Thats unbelievable.
I sure hope he got his own prints of the photos!
Kanzi needs an agent. Hold out for more bananas. And final approval.
Wait is Kanzi the legend from the hamburger meme . Where he pressed the hamburger button he's so cool
What a handsome model