Quick facts about the chimpanzees
The distinctive black-coated ape shares 98.8% of its DNA with humans. Notably social and intelligent with the ability to use tools. They are typical animals of the rainforest and woodlands. Living largely in communities based around a core of related males with an internal topped by a benevolent alpha male, chimpanzees associate from 10-100 members. Chimpanzees groom, babysit and kiss each other offspring. Chimps eat and sleep in trees, feeding on fruits, leave, and flowers and at times change their diet and hunt other monkeys like the black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and many others.
- Scientific name: pan troglodytes
- IUCN status: Endangered
- Adult weight: 28-75kg
- Habitat: Rainforest, woodland, and Savannah
Tips for chimp Viewing
Realistically chimpanzees are habituated, and areas like Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania give the best experience. Ranger guides on the ground shall lead you to the selected chimpanzee family and explain to you the dos and don'ts, enjoy the cool breath of the jungles, and witness such a fruitful moment. Uganda is the ranking destination to see these apes, in Kibale national park, budongo forest, Kyambura gorge, and kalinzu forest reserve. They can also be found in Nyungwe forest national park in Rwanda, Tanzania in the Mahale mountains and Gombe stream national parks.
Where to see chimpanzees in Africa
Uganda is the ranking destination to see these apes, in Kibale national park, budongo forest, Kyambura gorge, and kalinzu forest reserve. They can also be found in Nyungwe forest national park in Rwanda, Tanzania in the Mahale mountains and Gombe stream national parks
Holiday ideas to see chimpanzees
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