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 …

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 equatorial Africa …

The chimpanzee habitat is typically found within tropical rainforests, although they do also live in woodlands and grasslands around West and Central Africa. You’ll often find chimps up trees, either …

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 habitat in the …

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...

Chimpanzees are endemic to the forests and savannahs of equatorial Africa. Their current range spans 21 African countries. Chimpanzees are endangered due to habitat loss and hunting. Scientists …

Chimpanzees are one of the most intelligent animal species on Earth, being self-aware and having the ability to use tools. As modern apes, they share an ancestry with human beings, with us having …

Unlike other primates such as monkeys and baboons, chimps and other apes don’t have a tail. But chimpanzees do have large ears that stick out a bit, which helps them hear other chimps in a dense …

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 …

Chimpanzees are the closest living relatives to humans, being members of the tribe Hominini. Just like humans, chimps keep pets!