Chimpanzees (or chimps) are the species of the great apes in the genus Pan, consisting of the common chimpanzee and the bonobo. source
Chimpanzees (or chimps) are the species of the great apes in the genus Pan, consisting of the common chimpanzee and the bonobo.
Chimpanzees are the only great apes that are currently restricted in their range to Africa. source
Chimpanzees are the only great apes that are currently restricted in their range to Africa.
Native to sub-Saharan Africa, both chimpanzees and bonobos are currently found in the Congo jungle. source
Native to sub-Saharan Africa, both chimpanzees and bonobos are currently found in the Congo jungle.
The most obvious differences are that chimpanzees are somewhat larger, more aggressive and male-dominated. source
The most obvious differences are that chimpanzees are somewhat larger, more aggressive and male-dominated.
Chimpanzees and bonobos are equally humanity's closest living relatives. source
Chimpanzees and bonobos are equally humanity's closest living relatives.
The first use of the name "chimpanze" is recorded in The London Magazine in 1738. source
The first use of the name "chimpanze" is recorded in The London Magazine in 1738.
The common chimpanzee was named Simia troglodytes by Johann Friedrich Blumenbach in 1776. source
The common chimpanzee was named Simia troglodytes by Johann Friedrich Blumenbach in 1776.
Common Chimpanzees or Pan troglodytes, are found almost exclusively in the heavily forested regions of Central and West Africa. source
Common Chimpanzees or Pan troglodytes, are found almost exclusively in the heavily forested regions of Central and West Africa.
A chimpanzee's arms are longer than its legs. source
A chimpanzee's arms are longer than its legs.
The male chimpanzee common chimp stands up to 1.2 m (3.9 ft) high. source
The male chimpanzee common chimp stands up to 1.2 m (3.9 ft) high.
Male adult chimpanzee wild chimps weigh between 40 and 60 kg with females weighing between 27 and 50 kg. source
Male adult chimpanzee wild chimps weigh between 40 and 60 kg with females weighing between 27 and 50 kg.
Chimpanzees are better suited for walking than orangutans, because the chimp's feet have broader soles and shorter toes. source
Chimpanzees are better suited for walking than orangutans, because the chimp's feet have broader soles and shorter toes.
The brain of a chimpanzee has been measured at a general range of 282–500 cm3. source
The brain of a chimpanzee has been measured at a general range of 282–500 cm3.
Chimpanzees reach puberty between the age of eight and ten years. source
Chimpanzees reach puberty between the age of eight and ten years.
chimpanzee's hair is typically black or brown. Males and females differ in size and appearance. source
chimpanzee's hair is typically black or brown. Males and females differ in size and appearance.