Chimpanzee

by Cole Kelton

Physical Features

• Black and brown fur.• Ears on side of head. • Arms are then legs. • Feet are narrow.• Arm span is 50 percent longer then their

height• Large opposable “Thumb” or big toe.

Diet/ Behavior

• Smart animals.• Use sign language.• Swing through trees with powerful arms.• They are robust or strong.• Travel on ground 90% of the time.• Walk on all 4s.• Omnivoirs

Habitat

• Live in a tropical rain forest in Africa.• In trees and on ground.• Live in troops.• On ground 90 % of the time• Central Africa• Found in Gambia in west Uganda.• Live in small groups up to 40 Chimps.

Interesting facts

• Scientific name Pantroglodytes.• 2 species of chimps.• Endangered.• Extinct in several countries

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