Inc. All rights reserved. In the thick forest of the central African rain forest belt, one of the most intelligent animals on earth makes its home. Chimpanzees live in dynamic communities of 15 to 100 animals. They feed mainly on fruit and leaves, but will also eat insects and on rare occasions, hunt small game.
Chimpanzees learn from one another.
These skills are not instinctive, but are passed on from generation to generation. Despite their size, chimps are excellent climbers and will climb trees for food, safety and sleep. Each night, chimps ascend high in the trees and bend over branches to build a comfortable nest for the night. Endangered, chimpanzees are hunted for food, pets and for use as lab animals. Habitat destruction also takes its toll.