Chimpanzee


header: Chimpanzee

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header: Threatened Species

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C O N T E N T S

Introduction
Distribution
Population
Threats
Conservation &
Research Activities
Legal Status
Captive Breeding
References

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R E L A T E D     L I N K S

Wanted Alive:
Great Apes In The Wild


Chimpanzees occupy a range of wooded habitats, from humid evergreen forests through deciduous forest to dry savanna woodlands, and have been recorded in montane forests up to 3,000 m.12 Populations in drier areas tend to occ ur at lower densities than those of denser canopy forests or mosaic woodlands.6 Chimpanzees are primarily diurnal. They typically forage for 6-8 hours and may cover a distance of 1.5-15 km.12 T heir diet includes fruits, leaves and other plant parts, honey, insects, eggs and meat.12 . . .


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