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Young Chimpanzee Peeks Through the Leaves

Photograph by Michael Nichols

Chimps, genetically humans' closest relatives, live in family units and often use tools.
Chimpanzee Fifi With Sons

Photograph by Michael Nichols

Chimpanzees are social animals that live in bands. Mothers give birth to a single infant, which she cares for until the age of two. Like humans, females reach physical adulthood before males.
Young Chimpanzee Hanging Around

Photograph by Michael Nichols

Swinging from branch to branch, a young chimpanzee moves quickly through the trees. Chimps usually walk on all fours but are also able to walk upright on two legs.
Frodo, a Male Chimpanzee

Photograph by Michael Nichols

Chimps are among the most intelligent primates. They've learned basic sign language in laboratories, and in nature, they exhibit tool use, fashioning sticks to dig for termites and grubs, smashing nuts with rocks, and crumpling leaves to collect water.

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