Today chimps are found in 21 countries of central and western Africa, including Gambia, Sierra Leone and Cameroon. Their distribution has been reduced and populations have declined as chimps and their habitats have been over-exploited and destroyed. Habitat Chimps live in both rain forests and deciduous forests and in savannah grasslands. The main priority for a chimp location is a good food supply that is available all year round. But their diet may also include termites, ants, insect larva, honey and even fish.
Chimps often forage in groups and can hunt co-operatively for monkeys and young antelope.
The large-brained chimpanzee is perceptive, inventive and able to assess and learn from situations. Males are larger and stronger than females and have bigger canine teeth. Behaviour Chimps use 'tools' to tackle a wide variety of jobs. Young chimps learn these skills by watching and copying others. Society Chimps live in structured communities of up to 80 individuals, led by a dominant male.