Watercolor illustration of chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes)

chimpanzee

Pan troglodytes

Endangered
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
45 years
Length
1.2 m
Weight
50.0 kg
Population
300.0K
Trend
↓ Decreasing
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약 98.7%의 DNA를 공유하는 인류의 가장 가까운 살아있는 친척으로, 중앙 및 서아프리카의 열대 숲과 사바나 삼림지에 서식한다. 도구를 사용하고 만들며, 문화적 전통을 보여주고, 독특한 팬트후트를 포함한 풍부한 발성으로 소통하는 매우 지능적인 사회적 영장류다. 삼림 벌채, 야생동물 고기 사냥, 인간으로부터의 질병 전파로 인해 개체 수가 감소하고 있는 멸종위기종이다.

Fun Facts

  • Chimps use tools to extract termites from mounds.
  • They can learn sign language.
  • Chimps have been observed engaging in warfare.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Cameroon, Congo (DRC), Guinea, Tanzania, and Uganda. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore
chimpanzee is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore
Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

EN Endangered
Estimated Population
300.0K
Population Trend
Decreasing

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chimpancé
French Chimpanzé
German Schimpanse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of chimpanzee?
The scientific name of chimpanzee is Pan troglodytes. It belongs to the genus Pan.
What is the conservation status of chimpanzee?
chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.
Where does chimpanzee live?
chimpanzee is found in Distributed across Cameroon, Congo (DRC), Guinea, Tanzania, and Uganda. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Cameroon, Congo (DRC), Guinea, Tanzania, Uganda.
What family does chimpanzee belong to?
chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) belongs to the genus Pan, which is part of the taxonomic family Hominidae.
What does chimpanzee eat?
chimpanzee is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does chimpanzee live?
chimpanzee has an average lifespan of approximately 45 years in the wild.
How many chimpanzee are left in the wild?
The estimated wild population of chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) is approximately 300,000 individuals.
Is chimpanzee endangered?
Yes, chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

Native Range — 5 Countries

Genus Pan — 2 Species

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chimpanzee
Pan troglodytes
EN
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bonobo
Pan paniscus
EN

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