![]() ![]() Within their communities, chimps sleep, travel and feed in smaller sub-groups of up to ten. We also show similar behaviours, and like us chimps laugh when playing, hug to show affection and are able to walk upright.Ĥ) In the wild, chimpanzees live in ‘communities’ made up of around 15 to 80 members led by a dominant, alpha male. Today, populations are fragmented, with the largest groups found in Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon.ģ) Did you know the DNA (the material that determines how a living thing will look and function) of chimps and humans is 98.5% the same? That’s how closely related we are! As a result, we share many similar features, such as expressive faces, big toes and hands that can grasp. Their faces are flat with big eyes, a small nose and a wide mouth.Ģ) These amazing animals live in the tropical forests and woodland savannahs of West and Central Africa. They have long arms that extend below their knees, short legs and black hair covering almost their entire body. Habitat: Tropical forests and woodland savannahsġ) Chimpanzees are one of our planet’s ‘ great apes’, along with gorillas and orangutans. ![]()
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