chimpanzés

Chimpanzés, scientifically known as Pan troglodytes, are a species of great ape native to the forests and savannas of tropical Africa. They are one of humanity's closest living relatives, sharing approximately 98.8% of their DNA with Homo sapiens. Chimpanzees are highly social animals, living in complex communities called troops. These troops are typically matriarchal, with females often having higher social status.

Physically, chimpanzees are robust primates with dark fur covering most of their bodies, though their faces, hands, and feet are usually bare. They are skilled climbers, possessing long arms and opposable thumbs and big toes that aid in arboreal locomotion. On the ground, they move using knuckle-walking. Chimpanzees are omnivores, with their diet consisting of fruits, leaves, insects, and occasionally small mammals.

Known for their intelligence, chimpanzees exhibit a range of complex behaviors, including tool use, sophisticated communication through vocalizations and gestures, and intricate social interactions. They have demonstrated problem-solving abilities and can learn to use sign language. Their lifespan in the wild is typically around 40 to 50 years. Chimpanzees play a vital role in their ecosystems as seed dispersers and are a subject of extensive research in primatology and evolutionary biology. However, their populations are threatened by habitat loss and poaching, leading them to be classified as endangered.