Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) — Endangered Mammalia

Chimpanzee

Pan troglodytes

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Hominidae

About

The chimpanzee, also simply known as the chimp, is a species of great ape native to the forests and savannahs of tropical Africa. It has four confirmed subspecies and a fifth proposed one. When its close relative, the bonobo, was more commonly known as the pygmy chimpanzee, this species was often called the common chimpanzee or the robust chimpanzee. The chimpanzee and the bonobo are the only species in the genus Pan.

Fun Fact

Chimpanzees have been observed using over 60 different tools in the wild — from termite-fishing sticks to stone hammers — and different populations have distinct 'cultures' with unique tool traditions.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical rainforests and woodlands

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

40-50 years

Threats

  • Habitat Fragmentation
  • Small Population Size
  • Illegal Wildlife Trade
  • Genetic Bottleneck

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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