Chimpanzee Report

Written By: Danielle Wood and Aubrey Sakacs

2011

ProtectionChimps are quite violent when they feel they need to be violent to protect themselves.Chimps protect themselves high in trees from Leopards.

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Habitat

Chimps spend a lot of their time in high trees.Chimps live in central and western of Africa.Chimps like rainforests,grasslands,and woodlands.They are also found in secondary growth forests,swamps,bamboo forests,and even the savannah.

Eating HabitsChimps eat all different foods

like…………Leaves,plants,mushrooms,Flowers,meat,fruit,nuts,Seeds,and insects too.

Looks LikeChimps have dark fur allover.Chimps

hair doesn't grow on a chimps face or ears.Parts of a chimps hands and feet are hairless too.

Interesting FactsYoung chimps stay close to

their mothers for many years in childhood.Standing approximately 4 feet tall.Males weigh between 90 & 120 pounds,females weigh 60 to 110 pounds.

Resources http://www.kidsplanet.org/factshee

ts/chimpanzee.html http://animals.nationalgeographic.

com/animals/mammals/chimpanzee/