The chimpanzee (/ tʃɪmpænˈzi /; Pan troglodytes), also simply known as the chimp, is a species of great ape native to the forests and savannahs of tropical Africa. It has four confirmed …

Nov 1, 2025 · 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 …

Chimpanzees have the widest range of any great ape. Though many populations live in tropical rainforests, they can also be found in woodlands and grasslands spanning from central to …

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 …

Chimps are known for their intelligence and remarkable problem-solving abilities. Researchers have observed chimpanzees successfully using tools to help them in their day-to-day lives, …

Nov 6, 2025 · Chimpanzees Weigh Evidence to Make a Smart Choice, in a Process Resembling Human Rationality When presented with multiple clues about the location of food, chimps …

Unlike other primates such as monkeys and baboons, chimps and other apes don’t have a tail. But chimpanzees do have large ears that stick out a bit, which helps them hear other chimps …

Oct 2, 2025 · Both chimps and bonobos are found in sub-Saharan Africa, and it was once thought that chimpanzees and bonobos were a single species, but they are now recognised as two …

Chimpanzees are one of the most intelligent animal species on Earth, being self-aware and having the ability to use tools. As modern apes, they share an ancestry with human beings, …

Oct 31, 2025 · Chimpanzees use a variation of the "scientific method" — discarding prior beliefs if convincing new evidence comes along to change their minds, research shows.