A lone chimpanzee is a sad sight, but a troop is a treasure in Kibale National Park, known for having the highest number of chimps in Uganda. These curious creatures show us that family is not only by blood but also by bond. Below are some facts that will surprise you.
After humans, chimpanzees are the most intelligent members of the primate family. It may be surprising, but history shows that early inhabitants of the earth looked like chimpanzees. Over time, we changed into humans. Scientists say chimpanzees are very intelligent. Learn more about chimpanzee trekking to see them up close in their natural habitat.
They handle their day-to-day activities like responsible creatures. They use gestures and facial expressions to communicate with each other. Isn’t this interesting?
Nourishing food is key to a chimpanzee’s happy heart. Chimpanzees are very selective eaters, putting fruits at the top of their food list. They also eat leaves, flowers, seeds, bird eggs, and insects. It is said that some chimps eat up to 200 different kinds of food every day.
The females in a chimpanzee group usually give birth to one baby, but sometimes they have twins. This happens every five to six years.
For the first six months after birth, the baby clings to the mother’s fur and often rides on her back. The young chimp starts supporting itself at around two years but stays close to the mother for about seven to ten years to learn important life skills.
In chimpanzees’ social life, cooperation is very important. This shows the true nature of these species found in Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and other countries. They have unique physical features like long arms that stretch beyond the knees, a large mouth, and opposable thumbs.
Their bodies are hairy, covered with black or brown fur, but the nose, face, palms, and feet have no hair.
Chimpanzees wake up very early to search for food. Sometimes they come down to the ground when they spot food, but they feel safer in trees, where they also build nests from plants to sleep in.
If you visit them, you will see that they can walk on two legs like humans for more than a kilometer. Young chimps love to swing from one tree branch to another.
Note that chimpanzee can be aggressive. Sometimes they hunt other primates, antelopes, or wild pigs. This is why it is always advised to move with an armed tour guide.
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