Chimpanzee anatomy isn't that much different that our own anatomy, and chimpanzees are considered the most intelligent out of the apes. Along with humans, chimpanzees belong to the primates order of animals. There are others in the primates group such as gorillas, orangutans, gibbons, monkeys, and lemurs. There are many similarities, but of course there are some differences. Chimpanzees are both smaller and stronger than humans.
Most chimpanzees live in Africa, in mostly woodlands and thick rain forests.
After hearing all of this information on how similar the chimpanzee is to us, you might think that we would let them live peacefully. But, of course we don't, or else I wouldn't be here writing about the chimpanzee as an endangered species. Because of human activities, there may be a day when chimpanzees only live in zoos. Copyright 1999 by Eric Johansen. All rights reserved.