Congo Photo Gallery: Expedition Bonobo The only jungle dwellers more mysterious than the Iyaelima people are the rare bonobo apes that live alongside them. A perilous expedition into the Democratic Republic of the Congo hopes to establish contact that will help preserve them both. Photograph by Robert J. Ross
Our days in the field were hectic. We were usually covering long distances walking between villages or meeting with local officials. Occasionally we'd have a quiet evening, like this one. Here, John and Jo had a chance to reflect on the day at Luapa and catch up on some reading. —Photographer Robert J. Ross
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