CHIMPANZEE
Taronga Zoo is home to a group of furry, cheeky creatures which fit in to the category of mammals. They are called Chimpanzees!
Scientific Name ~
Although Chimpanzees are commonly known as 'Chimpanzees', they are also known as 'Pan Troglodytes' which is their scientific name. Sometimes they are referred to as 'Chimps' which is an abbreviated form of their common name.
Body Covering ~
Chimpanzees are classified as mammals. This means that they would have to have either fur or hair. Chimpanzees have fur which covers their skin.
Relative Size ~
Chimpanzees change size as they grow older. Most fully grown chimpanzees grow to be about 1 metre tall. However, they are quite small as babies. Fully grown males tend to be larger and bulkier than fully grown females.
Behaviours ~
Chimpanzees are humans' closest relatives. They possess some human-like behaviours as well as some other wild behaviours. Chimpanzees tend to nurse their young in a similar way that humans do. They carry them around with them and even hold them in a similar fashion. Although chimpanzees do not have opposable thumbs, they use their hands in a way that humans tend to. They can pick things up and do most things with their hands just like humans. They even sleep in a similar way to humans, lying down and even nursing their heads sometimes. Chimpanzees have a number of features that are similar to humans such as their hands, fingers, feet, toes and ears as well as many more. As a result of chimpanzees being mammals, they give birth to live young rather than laying eggs. Chimpanzees at Taronga Zoo eat things like fruits and vegetables as well as some kinds of meats.
Zoo Keeper Facts ~
Chimpanzees are an endangered species as a result of the human population increasing pressures and human activity. As chimpanzees are humans' closest relatives, we have similar emotions, bodies and brains. Like humans, chimpanzees that are babies are strongly influenced by their parents and others around them. Chimpanzees learn from their parents and grown ups around them.
Scientific Name ~
Although Chimpanzees are commonly known as 'Chimpanzees', they are also known as 'Pan Troglodytes' which is their scientific name. Sometimes they are referred to as 'Chimps' which is an abbreviated form of their common name.
Body Covering ~
Chimpanzees are classified as mammals. This means that they would have to have either fur or hair. Chimpanzees have fur which covers their skin.
Relative Size ~
Chimpanzees change size as they grow older. Most fully grown chimpanzees grow to be about 1 metre tall. However, they are quite small as babies. Fully grown males tend to be larger and bulkier than fully grown females.
Behaviours ~
Chimpanzees are humans' closest relatives. They possess some human-like behaviours as well as some other wild behaviours. Chimpanzees tend to nurse their young in a similar way that humans do. They carry them around with them and even hold them in a similar fashion. Although chimpanzees do not have opposable thumbs, they use their hands in a way that humans tend to. They can pick things up and do most things with their hands just like humans. They even sleep in a similar way to humans, lying down and even nursing their heads sometimes. Chimpanzees have a number of features that are similar to humans such as their hands, fingers, feet, toes and ears as well as many more. As a result of chimpanzees being mammals, they give birth to live young rather than laying eggs. Chimpanzees at Taronga Zoo eat things like fruits and vegetables as well as some kinds of meats.
Zoo Keeper Facts ~
Chimpanzees are an endangered species as a result of the human population increasing pressures and human activity. As chimpanzees are humans' closest relatives, we have similar emotions, bodies and brains. Like humans, chimpanzees that are babies are strongly influenced by their parents and others around them. Chimpanzees learn from their parents and grown ups around them.
THEIR HABITAT:
The chimpanzees at Taronga Zoo live in an enclosure which is similar to the circumstances they would be living in while in the wild. Their enclosure has a mix of grassy floors, rocky floors and soft bark to make a good spot for them to sleep. Their enclosures have plenty of sticks, ropes and other things for them to climb on to exercise the chimpanzees' instincts and climbing ability. Below are a few images of the chimpanzees in their enclosures so take a look at the enclosures that the chimpanzees are in! |
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