Female Bonobo Pelvis and Femur

SC-123-PF $293.00

Pelvis and femur cast from a female, 9-year-old bonobo. The bonobo (Pan paniscus) is a species distinct from the "common" chimpanzee (P. troglodytes). Bonobos appear to live in a female-dominated society, one in which males inherit their social status from their mothers. Bonobos are known for their sexual behavior; their casual sexual activity occurs in all combinations (female-female, male-female, male-male, juvenile-adult). These brief encounters often occur around the sharing of food or other occasions during which aggression could arise. It has been suggested that their sexual activity allows them to avoid conflict. We are grateful to the San Diego Natural History Museum for providing us with exclusive permission to cast this excellent 9-year-old female. A percentage of the sales goes to the museum to further its research. (©SDNHM2001).

This set is cast from the Bonobo Skeleton (SC-123-A). We offer other individual bones and sets from the skeleton. We also offer such sets for our other primate skeletons. Please see our related products below.

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