Question
Our DNA blueprint shares surprising similarities with several species, from mice to bananas. While we share about 60% of our genes with chickens, some animals are much closer cousins on the family tree. Which animal carries the most matching DNA with humans?
▼
Correct Answer: Bonobo
(Source)Bonobos share 98.7% of their DNA with humans, making them our closest living relatives alongside chimpanzees. We split from these apes about 6 million years ago (how many "greats" before grandparent is that?) to climb to the top of the animal kingdom. But Chimps and Bonobos stayed in touch and still share 99.6% of their DNA. They're so similar that scientists didn't even realize they were different until 1929.
Share This Trivia
Want More Nostalgia?
Check out our other quizzes and random trivia questions!
More Trivia
- In "Monsters, Inc.," what's Boo's nickname for Sulley?
- Which muppet was NOT in the first season of "Sesame Street"?
- What do you call a group of rhinos?
- What's the only venomous primate in the world?
- What do you call a group of pandas?
- What's the name of the town where Superman was raised?
- Whose leg is on the poster of "The Graduate"?
- Which artist has the best-selling country album of all time?