Chimpanzees are usually two and a half to four feet tall. Their bodies are covered with brown hair. Their faces ears, and hands are either pink or black.
They have hands very much like those of humans.
Where Are Chimpanzee Found?
When they live in the wild they are most commonly found in West and Central Africa.
What Do Chimpanzee Eat?
Chimpanzees eat a wide variety of foods. They eat different kinds of fruits, nuts and seeds. They also sometimes eat meat, they are omnivorous animals.
Where Do Chimpanzee Live?
Chimpanzees like to live in rainforests but can be found living in other kinds of forests as well.
Chimpanzee Scientific Classification |
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|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Primates |
| Family | Hominidae |
| Genus | Pan |
| Chimpanzee Scientific Name | Pan troglodytes |
Fun Facts About Chimpanzee
- Chimpanzees live in communities or towns, just as people do. These communities are made up of family groups
- Chimpanzees are an animals who make and use tools.
- Some chimpanzees that live in captivity have been taught to speak in American Sign Language.
- They not only are able to communicate with humans this way but have been seen teaching American Sign Language to other chimpanzees.