Chimpanzee
Chimpanzees awaken at dawn, and their day is spent both in the trees and
on the ground. After a lengthy midday rest, late afternoon is usually
the most intensive feeding period. In the trees, where most feeding
takes place, chimps use their hands and feet to move about. They also
leap and swing by their arms (brachiate) skillfully from branch to
branch. Movement over any significant distance usually takes place on
the ground. Though able to walk upright, chimpanzees more often move
about on all fours, leaning forward on the knuckles of their hands .
At night they usually sleep in the trees in nests they build of
branches and leaves. Chimpanzees are unable to swim, but they will wade
in water. The chimpanzee diet is primarily vegetarian and consists of
more than 300 different items, mostly fruits, berries, leaves, blossoms,
and seeds but also bird eggs and chicks, many insects, and occasionally
carrion.
Chimpanzee
Chimpanzee
Chimpanzee
Chimpanzee
Chimpanzee
Chimpanzee
Chimpanzee
Chimpanzee
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