Are bonobos stronger than humans?

Bonobos are a species of chimpanzee. Chimpanzees are unquestionably stronger than humans. How strong is a chimpanzee, really? Why Are Chimpanzees Stronger Than Humans? read more

A 2006 study found that bonobos can jump one-third higher than top-level human athletes, and bonobo legs generate as much force as humans nearly two times heavier. Other, more impressive figures often pop up when chimp attacks happen. read more

Yes, despite their size. They are stronger as is, and if they were enlarged to a human’s size, they could easily rip an ATM out of the wall. Bonobos are designed to live in the wild, not with so many inventions around to take them places and get their food and heat their environment and take care of their babies, etc. read more

This means that bonobos could be more closely related to humans than chimpanzees are - which might change the current cultural narrative a bit. Perhaps our heritage is not inventive and vicious violence, but cooperative groups working to ensure the survival of all. read more