World Bonobo Day is observed worldwide every February 14 to honor bonobos, humans' closest extant relatives, and to highlight their endangered status. Established in 2017, the day coincides with Valentine’s Day, reflecting the bonobos' docile and affectionate nature, as they are often referred to as “make love, not war” apes. Bonobos were recognized as a separate species in 1933, and their population is currently estimated between 29,500 and 50,000 individuals, primarily inhabiting the forests of the Congo Basin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The main threats to their survival include habitat destruction and commercial poaching, exacerbated by the region's political instability. To celebrate, various conservation organizations such as the Bonobo Conservation Initiative and Friends of Bonobos host awareness and fundraising events, encouraging public participation through donations, volunteering, and social media engagement using hashtags like #WorldBonoboDay and #BonoboLove.