Schleich Male chimpanzee

Chimpanzees live in larger groups of up to 150 individuals, led by an alpha male. Their hands, like those of humans, have opposable thumbs that allow for very sensitive grasping. They use sticks as tools to search for food, for example, in termite mounds. Young chimpanzees learn to make and use such tools from their parents. Their diet mainly consists of vegetarian food, but they also eat meat when the opportunity arises. Chimpanzees usually walk on all fours, but they can also cover short distances in a semi-upright position on their legs. Every four to six years, a chimpanzee mother gives birth to a young one, which she raises for up to ten years. Chimpanzees can live up to 60 years.