Chimpanzee Camp
Basic Information
Located
In the African savanna and tropical forests
Diet
Plants and small animals
Average Height
3 feet and 6 inches to 5 feet
Average Weight
71 to 120 pounds
Max Age
40 years in the wild & 60 years in captivity
Animal Sound
Did you know
Facial Expressions
Chimpanzees use a wide range of facial expressions to communicate emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear.
Smart
Chimpanzees are highly intelligent and can solve complex problems, use sign language, and recognize themselves in mirrors.
Communities
Chimpanzees live in social groups called communities, which can have up to 150 members.
From Tree to Tree
Chimpanzees are incredibly strong and agile. They can swing from tree to tree and cover great distances in the forest canopy.
Tool Users
Chimpanzees are known for using tools. They use sticks to fish for termites, stones to crack nuts, and leaves as sponges to soak up water.
Close Relatives
Chimpanzees share about 98% of their DNA with humans, making them one of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom!