Chimps are incredibly sociable creatures and use facial expressions, vocalizations, and body language from kissing to patting to communicate with members of their group. Their call can be heard up to two miles away. The gestation period for a chimp lasts for eight and a half months. During the first several months of a chimp's life, the mother carries it around everywhere. Just like humans, mother chimpanzees often develop lifelong relationships with their litter.
Chimps develop slowly and begin their adolescence approximately at the age of nine.
They have the ability to problem solve and use medicinal plants to care for themselves for illnesses and injuries. Follow the Congo expedition team as they travel along the remotest part of the Sankuru River. Read daily updates, learn about the culture, and more. All rights reserved.