They are capable of using various tools for different purposes. IntelligenceĪfter humans, Chimps are the most intelligent of primates. It is important to note that meat and insects only make up 2 percent of chimpanzee diet. They succeed in this by ganging up and forming effective hunting parties. Their commonest prey are small baboons, colobus monkeys, bushbucks, bush babies, warthogs and blue duikers. Chimps have been observed hunting down other smaller primates and antelopes for food. Though mostly herbivorous, chimps also eat insects, soil, honey and birds. Chimp diet consists of mainly fruits, stems, bark, leaves, seeds and blossoms.
After feeding, chimps enjoy taking an afternoon nap. Most feeding is done on tree tops but they also spend time foraging on the ground. Chimps are skillful climbers and use their arms to jump or swing from tree to tree. They start the day at dawn and head straight to areas known to have the best food. Feeding and DietĬhimpanzees spend their time on the ground and also on tree tops. As they age, chimps develop grey hair around the chin or develop bald spots. Chimps in captivity live longer with some reaching 70 years. Most reach 25 years while a few can live for 60 years. The average lifespan of wild chimpanzees is short. They can move on both four legs or upright with arms that are longer than legs. An adult chimp can stand upright reaching a height of about 4 feet and 11 inches.
Although they weigh less than humans, chimps are 1.5 time stronger physically. Females can weigh between 27 to 50 kilograms while males weigh up to 70 kilograms. They are covered by either brown or black coats. Physical CharacteristicsĬhimpanzees generally have a bare face, palms, toes and fingers. Bonobos are restricted to DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo). They further believe that Chimps and bonobos separated about 1 million years ago. Biologists believe that chimps, bonobos and humans share a common ancestor who lived about 7 million years ago. Chimpanzees and bonobos are the closest relatives to humans.
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