They live in a variety of environments in western and central Africa. They are an endangered species, since the forests they live in are cut down and used for farm land. Chimpanzees often use tools in the wild. They use sticks to get ants and termites to eat and to scare away intruders. They also use chewed-up leaves like a sponge to sop up water to drink.
Adults have a short, white beard.
They forage for food in the forests during the day, eating leaves, fruit, seeds, and other plant material.