Matata reaches 40 years old
posted in 28 Jan 2010

GREAT APE TRUST SANCTUARY

Matata is the last bonobo, born at African jungle, who entered United States. The others were born there in captivity. Mata is the adoptive mother of Kanzi, the bonobo who has been surprising the world and the scientists due to his ability to communicate through lexigrams in the computer.

Kanzi learnt alone when he was six-month old with her mother, when she was trained. Today he is considered one of the smartest primates of the world.

For more information visit the link http://www.greatapetrust.org/media/releases/2009/nr_35a09.php and watch a video of their complete history (in English).