Chimpanzees are great lovers of edible leaves, insects, seeds, fruits and even sometimes small hunted mammals – making them omnivorous.
A chimpanzee has a lifespan of about 50 years in the wild and in captivity, a chimpanzee can live up to 60 years. As an adult, a male chimpanzee can weigh up to 70 kg and measure 1m20 in the bipedal position, i.e. standing on his own two feet.
The growth period of a chimpanzee is long, almost comparable to humans’. An individual is mature and completes its development at around 13-15 years of age.
A female gives birth about every 5 years. Her gestation period is 8.5 months and she nurses and cares for her youngster for 4-5 years. During this time, the baby remains very close to its mother.
Like humans, chimpanzees have opposable thumbs, not only on their hands, but also on their feet. Their gait is most often on all four limbs, but they are also able to walk in the bipedal position for short distances.