Chimpanzees

/tʃɪmpænˈziːz/ noun

Definition

Large apes native to Africa with dark fur, long arms, and intelligence similar to humans, capable of using tools and living in social groups.

Etymology

From Bantu languages of Central Africa, likely from a word similar to 'ki-mpenzi' or 'simia'; the English term emerged in the 17th century as Europeans encountered these animals and borrowed the local name.

Kelly Says

Chimpanzees share about 98% of their DNA with humans, yet they develop culture—different groups use different tools and have different behaviors passed down through generations, just like human cultures do.

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