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.

Nov 15, 2025 · chimpanzee, (Pan troglodytes), species of ape that, along with the bonobo, is most closely related to humans. Chimpanzees inhabit tropical forests and savannas of …

Chimpanzees have long arms, hands, and fingers, which help them climb trees and swing from branch to branch. This intelligent animal is one of the few species we know to use …

Meet the Chimps gives viewers unparalleled access into the lives of the nearly 300 chimpanzees who call Chimp Haven home.

Like us, chimps are highly social animals, care for their offspring for years and can live to be over 50. In fact, chimpanzees are our closest cousins; we share about 98% of our genes. In their …

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A young chimp gets milk from its mother until it is about three years old. It can begin walking on its own at about age four but continues to stay with Mom for a few more years, learning all the …

Chimpanzees have the widest geographic distribution of any great ape species, spanning more than 2.6 million square kilometres. The chimpanzee habitat is typically found within tropical …

Oct 2, 2025 · Chimpanzees our one of our closest living relatives, and we share 98% of our genetic DNA with them.

Chimpanzees are omnivorous, and they feed on a wide variety of plants and animals. Each subspecies has different dietary preferences and habits based on where they live. The season …