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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Oct 2, 2025 · Chimpanzees our one of our closest living relatives, and we share 98% of our genetic DNA with them.

What are chimpanzees? There are four subpopulations of the chimpanzee — the western chimp, the Nigeria-Cameroon chimp, the central chimp, and the eastern chimp. This great ape is one …

Our list of chimp facts contains information about chimpanzee social behavior and natural habitat, along with facts about chimpanzee protection efforts. Find out the similarities and differences …

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