chimpanzee

Chimpanzee

It is suspected that human observers can influence chimpanzee behaviour.

  • Scientific Name: Pan Troglodytes
  • Lifespan: 30 years (in the wild)
  • Diet: Vegetation, Insects
  • Habitat: Congo jungle

Chimpanzees live in large multi-male and multi-female social groups, which are called communities. Within a community, the position of an individual and the influence the individual has on others dictates a definite social hierarchy.