Educating the children

The Bonobo -- our closest relative

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June 19th 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010, Kinshasa The Bonobo Preserve outside of Kinshasa is a must-see. There is not very much publicity about it. It is only about a 30-minute drive (depending on the traffic) outside of Kinshasa. The only day it is closed is Monday. The hours of operation you may see in one of the photos below. On weekends there are guides who can give you a tour. The admission fee is $ ... read more

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Established as a Belgian colony in 1908, the Republic of the Congo gained its independence in 1960, but its early years were marred by political and social instability. Col. Joseph MOBUTU seized power and declared himself president in a November 1965... ... read more