Chimpanzee
Japanese Name:
チンパンジー
Romaji Name:
chinpanjii
Description
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A chimpanzee is a species of great ape native to the forests and savannas of West and Central Africa. Known scientifically as Pan troglodytes, chimpanzees are one of our closest living relatives, sharing about 98% of our DNA. This makes them incredibly similar to humans in terms of behavior, social structure, and cognition.
History
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Chimpanzees are great apes native to the forests and savannas of Central and West Africa.
They have existed for millions of years and share about 98.8% of their DNA with humans.
Humans have known about chimpanzees since ancient times, but scientific study began in the 17th century.
In the 20th century, researchers like Jane Goodall revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzee behavior.
Studies revealed their use of tools, social structures, and emotional complexity.
Chimpanzees have been used in research, zoos, and occasionally entertainment, raising ethical debates.
Today, they are endangered due to habitat loss and poaching, and conservation efforts are ongoing.