Pygmy Chimpanzee
By U.H
Description
- Pygmy Chimpanzees grow up to 28-33 inches long
- They weigh up to 86 pounds
- Their skin color is gray but the fur is black or dark brown
- They make special sounds when they meet a dominant individual
- Pygmy chimpanzees live in communities of 15-80
Food chain and Habitat
- Pygmy chimpanzees live in many different areas such as rain forests, high In trees, and woodland areas
- They eat fruits, plants,earthworms
- Pygmy chimpanzees are carnivores
- Pygmy chimpanzees are located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- They live more in humid forests
Adaptation
- For protection they use their big toe which acts like a thumb
- Also their sharp canine teeth come in handy
- When a predator displays a threat the chimp gives a big grin
- When they're happy they don't smile
- Pygmy chimps don't hybernate
Reason for Endangerment
- They're endangered because they're hunted for their meat
- Also their body parts are used for religous rituals
- Also for medicine
- Another reason is they're threatened by habitat destruction
- Because of increasing human population