Introduces bonobos, describing their behavior, habitat, life cycle, communication skills, and the threats they face from deforestation and poaching.

Traces how a Discovery Channel writer and her scientist fianc̈еe settled in a Bonobo sanctuary in war-torn Congo, where their research enabled greater understanding of the characteristics and largely peaceful culture of the rare ape that shares 98.7 percent of human DNA.

Presents facts about the physical characteristics and social behavior of the two types of chimpanzees, our closest animal relatives.

Sophie is not happy to be back in the Congo for the summer, but when she rescues an abused baby bonobo she becomes more involved in her mother's sanctuary--and when fighting breaks out and the sanctuary is attacked, it is up to Sophie to rescue the apes and somehow survive in the jungle.