The Plight of Man’s Closest Relative in the Wild

Color Color Size range Size range Weight range Weight range Other Other Similarities to humans Similarities to humans Differences from humans Differences from humans

Where in the world can chimpanzees be found? Where in the world can chimpanzees be found? ThenNow

Chimpanzee habitat description Chimpanzee habitat description Mainly rainforests Mainly rainforests Primarily tree dwellers Primarily tree dwellers

Chimpanzees Some small and larger mammals Plants Insects

Age of maturity Age of maturity Male Male Female Female Gestation Period Gestation Period Number of babies Number of babies Frequency of pregnancy Frequency of pregnancy ‘K’ Strategy species

Humans Humans habitat destruction habitat destruction scarcity of food scarcity of food social stress social stress breeding failure breeding failure hunting hunting food food entertainment/pets entertainment/pets medical research medical research

Protected by laws Protected by laws Endangered Species Act Endangered Species Act Legal controls on hunting, exportation and importation of animals Legal controls on hunting, exportation and importation of animals why laws haven’t helped why laws haven’t helped

Captive breeding Captive breeding Reintroduction and rehabilitation programs Reintroduction and rehabilitation programs Chimpanzee Population studies Chimpanzee Population studies Public education and awareness of chimps and chimp needs Public education and awareness of chimps and chimp needs Sanctuaries for orphans Sanctuaries for orphans Too little, too late? Too little, too late?

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