Features of Chimpanzee Species
The species of chimpanzees is widely characterized by the black or brown fur coat formed by the keratinous hair. This hair does not cover the face although in some cases a beard might be present. Just like humans, they have varying sizes and weights but on average the chimpanzee species stand 1 - 1.7 meters tall and weigh around 32 - 60 kgs. The males of the species are sturdier than their female counterparts. The skin colour of the chimpanzees is usually white with the exceptions of the face, palms (hands) and feet which are naturally black in colour. Towards the extreme end of the chimpanzee lifespan, they tend to shed hair from the forehead becoming bald and the back becomes grey.
A Day in the Life of a Chimpanzee
As mentioned above chimpanzees or chimps (as they are also known), live in tropical forests. This chimpanzee habitat provides them with all the necessary requirements for their nutrition and shelter. They usually get up at dawn and spend most of the day either resting or searching for food. They rest up till midday and in the late afternoon, they go for an intensive feeding period. The chimpanzees have their food in the trees and mostly reside there. They use their hands and feet to move around. They have the ability to leap and swing by their strong arms from trees to trees.
The species of chimpanzees is widely characterized by the black or brown fur coat formed by the keratinous hair. This hair does not cover the face although in some cases a beard might be present. Just like humans, they have varying sizes and weights but on average the chimpanzee species stand 1 - 1.7 meters tall and weigh around 32 - 60 kgs. The males of the species are sturdier than their female counterparts. The skin colour of the chimpanzees is usually white with the exceptions of the face, palms (hands) and feet which are naturally black in colour. Towards the extreme end of the chimpanzee lifespan, they tend to shed hair from the forehead becoming bald and the back becomes grey.
A Day in the Life of a Chimpanzee
As mentioned above chimpanzees or chimps (as they are also known), live in tropical forests. This chimpanzee habitat provides them with all the necessary requirements for their nutrition and shelter. They usually get up at dawn and spend most of the day either resting or searching for food. They rest up till midday and in the late afternoon, they go for an intensive feeding period. The chimpanzees have their food in the trees and mostly reside there. They use their hands and feet to move around. They have the ability to leap and swing by their strong arms from trees to trees.
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- chimpanzee, baby chimpanzee, baby chimp
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