These primates can often be found in dense thickets of equatorial Africa. It seems that attempts to find animals have been crowned with success - an extraordinary picture is revealed to the human eye. A flock of chimpanzees does everything possible to attract attention, and also seeks to attract its comrades to itself.
The familiar life of primates
Squeals, grunts or drum rolls on wood sometimes indicate a very valuable find - who have reached mouth-watering figs. Chimpanzees are easy enough to find during the ripening period. After all, most of the time they are busy searching for food and regularly move to feast on their favorite dishes. In addition to nuts and fruits, primates enjoy eating seeds, leaves, and sprouts. Often they hunt animals and are busy eating termites, ants or bird eggs.
When the monkeys creep up the heat and become unbearably hot, they descend from the trees. They are able to quickly and deftly move in the thickets, while simultaneously looking at unexpected guests. Sometimes the animals even manage to stand on two legs, but to overcome a great distance under the force of only four limbs. After all, the spine of a chimpanzee does not bend in the lower part, so primates are quite uncomfortable to be in this position. Mostly primates prefer to hang on branches or climb trees.
Amazing Chimpanzee Abilities
The long upper limbs of these cute monkeys can easily reach those fruits that grow on thin branches and are unlikely to support the weight of animals. Hands and feet are perfectly adapted to climb trees and grab branches. Their big toe is set aside slightly, which allows the chimpanzee to easily carry objects with his foot. These unique abilities find their application when animals need to build their own nest. A few minutes will be enough for primates in order to weave branches and prepare a comfortable bed.
The amazing discoveries of ethologists
Recent observations have confirmed the fact that these primates use leaves as a washcloth, and can also crack nuts with sticks and stones. Often, chimpanzees tear leaves from branches to catch termites. A careful study of the behavior of these animals clearly indicates the presence of practical intelligence and the beginnings of consciousness.
Dangerous Status of Chimpanzee
Primates are in danger of extinction, which is associated with the destruction of their natural habitat, susceptibility to various human diseases, and also egregious poaching. The past 30 years have seen a rapid decline in the chimpanzee population. Unfortunately, the predictions of scientists do not inspire hope. Ecologists' reports are also disappointing, because climate change and massive deforestation only contribute to reducing the range of these animals. If humanity does not take measures to protect chimpanzees, then these primates can become a thing of the past.
