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Chimpanzee. By Taj Sangha. Classification and Description. Opposable thumbs and keen eyes Black fur around their body, tan face Scientific name - P an Troglodytes Male –four feet tall female – 3 half feet. Biome. Africa Rainforest Live in Gombe Doesn’t migrate. Life Cycle. Omnivore
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Chimpanzee By TajSangha
Classification and Description • Opposable thumbs and keen eyes • Black fur around their body, tan face • Scientific name - Pan Troglodytes • Male –four feet tall female – 3 half feet
Biome • Africa • Rainforest • Live in Gombe • Doesn’t migrate
Life Cycle • Omnivore • Babies stay with mom 5-6 years • Lives up to 50 yr. in wild • Mammal
Adaptations • Squeeze wet leaves over mouth to drink • Communicate with hands • Chimps make and use tools • Uses stick to clean back
Reasons for Endangered Status • Leopards and pythons kill them • Deforestation • Poached for coats • Scared of humans with guns
Conservation • Less than 100,000 left in wild • Making laws against poaching • Scientist are learning what they need to survive • Raise money
Fun Facts • Chimpanzee sent into space • Chimps laugh when they play • If male is about to attack he draws lips back • Alpha male beats ground with fists
Resources • Nevy, Michael, The Chimpanzee Family Book • Scleiehert, Elizabeth, Chimps are Champs • Micormick, Maxine, The Chimpanzee • Kalman, Bobbie and Dyer, Hadley, Endangered Chimpanzee