The chimpanzee (/ tʃɪmpænˈzi /; Pan troglodytes), also simply known as the chimp, is a species of great ape native to the forests and savannahs of tropical Africa. It has four confirmed subspecies and a fifth proposed one.

2024年12月13日 · chimpanzee, (Pan troglodytes), species of ape that, along with the bonobo, is most closely related to humans. Chimpanzees inhabit tropical forests and savannas of equatorial Africa from Senegal in the west to Lake Albert and northwestern Tanzania in the east.

Chimpanzees have the widest range of any great ape. Though many populations live in tropical rainforests, they can also be found in woodlands and grasslands spanning from central to western...

Learn about the chimpanzee, as well as the threats this species faces, what WWF is doing to protect its future, and how you can help.

Chimpanzees, also known as just chimps, are highly social animals that live in groups with dozens of other chimpanzees, known as communities. These communities are led by an alpha male, who is supported by a group of other males. Belonging to the great ape species, chimpanzees are very closely related to humans, sharing 98.7% of our DNA.

2021年4月7日 · Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes), also known as chimps, are one of our closest living relatives and members of the great ape family, along with gorillas, orangutans, bonobos …

Chimpanzees are omnivorous, but eat fruit more than anything else. Most of a chimpanzee's diet comes from our bits of plants (seeds, leaves, roots, resin etc) but they will also eat insects, honey, birds and bird eggs, mammals and even soil.

Chimpanzees are human’s closest relatives in the animal kingdom, sharing approximately 98% of human DNA. This is witnessed by their ability to use tools, problem-solving abilities and behaviors.

Chimpanzees known as ‘chimps’ can only be found in the wild in Africa, and they inhabit around 21 countries across the continent, where there are rainforests, water and fruit. There is a single species of chimp, with 4 subspecies – the Central chimpanzee, Western chimpanzee, Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee and Eastern chimpanzee.

2024年5月27日 · Chimpanzees are large primates that have long yet sparse black hairs covering their bodies except for their face, palms, and the soles of their feet. Their hair not only allows them to remain warm in areas at higher altitudes but also provides their …