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 …

There is a single species of chimp, with 4 subspecies – the Central chimpanzee, Western chimpanzee, Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee and Eastern chimpanzee. A fifth subspecies has been proposed and …

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...

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 …

Meet the Chimps gives viewers unparalleled access into the lives of the nearly 300 chimpanzees who call Chimp Haven home.

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, …

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 11, 2016 · Each chimp has a distinctive "pant-hoot" and others know exactly who is calling when they hear it. Chimps use an astonishing number of hand gestures including begging for food with an …

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 …