Chimpanzee

Chimpanzees are clever, strong great apes that live in the forests and open woodlands of central Africa. They share nearly all their DNA with humans, making them our closest animal relatives. These social primates spend their days climbing trees, foraging for food, and communicating with each other through sounds and gestures.

• Chimpanzees have four recognized subspecies, with one more possibly being discovered.
• They belong to the genus Pan, which only includes one other species - the bonobo.
• Fossil evidence confirms chimpanzees and humans evolved from a common ancestor.