Chimpanzee

Chimpanzees are African apes with long arms, grasping hands and no tails. They live in flexible communities and eat fruit, leaves and other foods, sometimes including animal prey. Tool use, grooming and vocal communication are important parts of their behavior. Community members may separate into smaller parties and reunite as feeding opportunities change. Young chimpanzees remain dependent on their mothers for years, learning how to travel, forage and interact. Individuals can use sticks or stones to obtain or process particular foods.