Chimpanzee: meaning, definitions and examples

wildlife

A chimpanzee is a type of great ape native to Africa, known for its intelligence and social behavior. Chimpanzees are omnivores, living in groups called communities, and using tools to forage for food.

ape, chimp, simian

Examples of usage

• Researchers observed a group of chimpanzees using sticks to extract termites from a termite mound.

• Chimpanzees exhibit complex social behaviors, such as grooming each other for bonding.

• The chimpanzee population in the wild is under threat due to habitat loss and poaching.