Chimps live in communities. These communities are composed of family groups of three to six individuals, totaling about 50 animals. Adolescent females may move freely between communities, although territory is strictly patrolled and conflicts can occur between neighbors. Most mothers give birth to one young an average of every five to six years in the wild. Young chimps stay with their mothers for up to 10 years.
Habitat destruction is the greatest threat of the chimpanzee.
Large population decreases are also blamed on hunting and commercial exportation. Appendix I listed species cannot be traded commercially. Appendix II listed species can be traded commercially only if it does not harm their survival.