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Chimpanzee-Pan troglodytes
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Scientific ClassificationKingdom:Animalia Animal CharacteristicsHead-Body Length:68-94 cm
Height:120-170 cm Weight:Males 50-70 kg Identification:The chimpanzee has blackish hair and a lighter face. The face, however, darkens with age. Habitat:Rain forests, savannas with woodlands Diet:Omnivore: fruit, nuts, leaves, shoots, bark, eggs, insects, young animals Reproduction:Female chimpanzees experience regular heat periods and may mate with all of the males within the troop. After gestating for 227-232 days, females give birth to one or two young which remain with them for two to three years. Social Structure:The social structure of the chimpanzee varies by location. In the forest, there are four types of social groups: 1) males; 2) females with young; 3) males and females with young; 4) males and females without young. On the savanna, chimpanzee social groups are more stable. They have at least one male, several females, and their young. Behavior:Chimps are diurnal, building nests in trees to sleep in overnight. They are very expressive and communicative. Status:Endangered Interesting Facts:Chimpanzees are often seen using twigs and stems as tools to get termites and ants out of their nests. Other InformationGeographic:Central Africa Date:1976-10 Subjects:Chimpanzees | |
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