The chimpanzee (/ ˌtʃɪmpænˈziː /; Pan troglodytes), also simply known as the chimp, is an endangered species of great ape native to the forests and savannahs of tropical Africa.

Apr 11, 2026 · chimpanzee, (Pan troglodytes), species of ape that, along with the bonobo, is most closely related to humans. Chimpanzees inhabit tropical forests and savannas of equatorial Africa …

Chimpanzees have long arms, hands, and fingers, which help them climb trees and swing from branch to branch. This intelligent animal is one of the few species we know to use tools—which the late...

Apr 9, 2026 · The study draws on three decades of field observations of the Ngogo chimpanzees of Kibale National Park, Uganda, a population featured in the Netflix documentary series "Chimp Empire."

Like us, chimps are highly social animals, care for their offspring for years and can live to be over 50. In fact, chimpanzees are our closest cousins; we share about 98% of our genes. In their habitat in the …

What are chimpanzees? There are four subpopulations of the chimpanzee — the western chimp, the Nigeria-Cameroon chimp, the central chimp, and the eastern chimp. This great ape is one of our …

Oct 2, 2025 · Our expert guide to chimpanzees reveals the answers to the most common questions about one of our closest living relatives. Chimpanzees our one of our closest living relatives, and we …

Chimpanzees have the widest geographic distribution of any great ape species, spanning more than 2.6 million square kilometres. The chimpanzee habitat is typically found within tropical rainforests, …

Chimpanzees are endemic to the forests and savannahs of equatorial Africa. Their current range spans 21 African countries. Chimpanzees are endangered due to habitat loss and hunting. Scientists …

Save the Chimps is one of the largest chimpanzee sanctuaries in the world whose mission is to provide refuge and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need. Save the Chimps offers life-long care for …