We support in a small way a very worthwhile charity in DRC that rescues Bonobos suffering at the hands of humans: "Friends of Bonobos" which runs a sanctuary called Lola Ya Bonobo. Recently we were dismayed to learn that a virus had swept through the reserve killing a number of the Bonobos. For a time the reserve was closed to the public to protect the Bonobos. Thankfully it seems that the epidemic has passed, although with a cost to the lives of some of these gentle creatures and in $$$ cost for medicines and care. We believe this charity does an excellent job and would encourage readers of this blog to donate anything to support it in its time of need.
If you would like to donate copy this to your search engine: http://www.friendsofbonobos.org/
We are returning to DRC and Lola in August and will report back on conditions there. We are saddened because some of the Bonobos that we saw last time we visited did not survive.
Julie and Adam
Bonobos in distress - 13 April 2008
