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Chimpanzee

chimpanzee

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Your closest relative

  • Like humans, the chimpanzee is a member of the ape family. It is thought to share 99% of its genes with humans.
  • It loves hanging around with other chimps. They live together in mixed 'troops' in African rainforests.
  • One of the cleverest animals, it makes tools from twigs to dig tasty termites out of their mounds.
  • Baby chimps often play, chasing, wrestling and tickling other babies.
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