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Endangered Mammals

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CHIMPANZEE (Pan troglodytes)

The chimpanzee has a bare face, longer arms than legs and dark hair thinly covering its body. It is one of the few primate species capable of walking upright. They live in large social groups in which the young are cared for by their mothers for about three years. During that time, young chimpanzees learn feeding techniques, including the use of tools. Chimpanzees are threatened by hunting and loss of habitat.

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IUCN Status: Endangered
USFWS Status: Endangered
Major Threats: Hunting and habitat loss
Habitat: Tropical rain forest, montain forest,and forest-savanna environments
Location: Central Africa
Diet: Mainly fruits and young leaves; also other plant parts, insects, small vertebrates, eggs, etc.

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