The chimpanzee (/ ˌtʃɪmpænˈziː /; 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 …

Chimpanzee, species of ape that, along with the bonobo, is most closely related to humans. Chimpanzees vary considerably in size and appearance, but they stand approximately 1–1.7 …

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 …

What is the chimpanzee? Chimpanzees are great apes found across central and West Africa. Along with bonobos, they are our closest living relatives, sharing 98.7 percent of our genetic …

Chimpanzees are between 4–5.5 feet tall and weigh up to 130 pounds. They are covered in dark brown hair except for the face and ears. Like all apes, they have opposable thumbs on their …

Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) are among human’s closest relatives. Once spanning the range of equatorial Africa, these highly social primates are now largely confined to the forests of Central …

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Apr 13, 2006 · Chimpanzees are all black but are born with pale faces and a white tail tuft, both of which darken with age. They have prominent ears and both males and females have white …

Chimpanzees are members of the great ape family, which includes bonobos, gorillas, orangutans, and humans. They inhabit 21 African countries and live in the greatest concentrations in …

The genus Pan consists of two extant species: the bonobo and the chimpanzee. Taxonomically, these two ape species are collectively termed panins; [3][4] however, both species are more …