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 subspecies and …

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 meters …

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 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 tools—which the late...

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 rainforests, …

Chimpanzees are found across equatorial Africa, inhabiting rainforests, woodlands, and savannas. They are omnivores, with a diet consisting of fruits, leaves, insects, and occasionally meat. Adult chimps …

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 skills needed …

Oct 2, 2025 · Our expert guide to chimpanzees reveals the answers to the most common questions about one of our closest living relatives. Chimpanzees our one of our closest living relatives, and we …

Our mission is to provide exemplary care to chimpanzees in need while educating and inspiring humanity. Help more former research chimpanzees find their forever home at Project Chimps. …

Nov 15, 2025 · Chimps use louder calls and gestures for long-distance communication (such as drumming on tree buttresses) and quieter calls and facial expressions for short-distance …