Chimpanzees are omnivores which means that they eat both plants and animals. They like to eat fruits, insects, eggs and meat.
Chimpanzees thumb is in opposition with other fingers which means that their thumb is not in the same line with other four fingers (just like in human hands). Specific shape of hands allows them to develop and use tools, to groom each other….
Chimpanzees use tools like sticks to extract ants from the trees/holes, or stones to break the shell of the nut.
Chimpanzees can be infected with same diseases like humans: measles, ringworm, hepatitis B, influenza.
Grooming is important ritual that creates close bonds between community members. It can also calm the nerves of excited animals.
When chimpanzees are bored, they organize various games to entertain themselves.
Chimpanzees in captivity can learn human sign language.
Although they use all four limbs for walking, chimpanzee can walk on two legs.
A Female will give birth to a baby each 3-4 years. Bond between mother and young animals is very strong and it lasts over 7 years.
Baby chimpanzee has white tail tuft that disappears in time
When they are ill, chimpanzees will eat medicinal plants to heal themselves.
In the wild, chimpanzee lives 40-50 years, and in captivity between 50 and 60 years.
Uganda is a home of the largest Chimpanzees Sanctuary in Africa, initiated by Jane Goodall institute, called Ngamba Island. To care for orphaned chimpanzees that have been rescued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Its 100 acres (approximately 40 hectares) of Rainforest. It supports a rich diversity of Natural wildlife and provides a variety of natural foods for the chimpanzees
The sanctuary is open all year round to visitors who pay a nominal entrance fee to view one or both of the chimpanzee feedings. Day and overnight visits (staying in luxury tents) are available and can be booked through Lakato Safaris.
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