Stats

Lifespan: 30-50 yrs
Size: Medium
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Diurnal
Social: Troop
Biome: Tropical rainforest
Range: Sub-Saharan Africa
Movement: Climbing
Breeding: Live Birth
Defense: Herd Safety
Status: Endangered

About

A highly intelligent great ape native to the forests and savannas of equatorial Africa, sharing roughly 98% of its DNA with humans. Chimpanzees craft and use tools, including stripped twigs for fishing termites and stone hammers to crack nuts.

Life cycle

1.
newborn
A newborn clings to its mother, nurses constantly, and depends entirely on her warmth and care.
2.
juvenile
A juvenile rides on its mother's back, then begins walking, climbing, and exploring alongside the troop.
3.
adolescent
An adolescent approaches adult size and learns social hierarchy, tool use, and group behavior.
4.
adult
Fully grown, holding its place in the social group.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Hominidae
Genus: Pan
Species: Pan troglodytes