Chimpanzee

Pan troglodytes

Explore the Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Chimpanzee is a great ape native to the forests and woodland mosaics of tropical Africa. It lives in social communities, uses tools to obtain foods such as termites and nuts, and plays an important role in dispersing seeds; habitat loss and hunting threaten many populations.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Chordates › Mammals › Primates › Hominidae › Pan

Habitat and distribution

Regions in this record: Africa

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Chimpanzee communities use tools in different ways, creating local traditions that young animals learn socially.