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-Chimpanzees are highly intelligent [Great Apes](/wiki/great-ape) native to the forests of [Africa](/wiki/africa). These social beings exhibit complex behaviors, including tool use and varied communication, sharing a close evolutionary kinship with humans.
-Chimpanzees live in complex fission-fusion societies, with groups ranging from 15 to 150 individuals. They form strong social bonds, engaging in grooming, play, and cooperative hunting. Their communication involves a wide range of vocalizations, facial expressions, and body language.
-As [Omnivores](/wiki/omnivore), chimpanzees have a diverse diet. They primarily consume fruits, leaves, and insects, but also hunt small [Mammals](/wiki/mammal) such as [Monkeys](/wiki/monkey). Their foraging strategies often involve the use of tools.
-Chimpanzees are found across a wide belt of equatorial [Africa](/wiki/africa), inhabiting various forest types, from tropical rainforests to savanna woodlands. Their distribution is fragmented due to habitat loss and human encroachment.
-All chimpanzee subspecies are classified as [Endangered](/wiki/endangered). Major threats include habitat destruction, poaching for bushmeat and illegal pet trade, and infectious diseases. [Conservation](/wiki/conservation) efforts focus on protected areas, community engagement, and combating illegal wildlife trade.
+Chimpanzees are highly intelligent [Great Apes](/wiki/great-ape) native to the lush forests of [Africa](/wiki/africa). These remarkably social beings exhibit truly complex behaviors, including sophisticated tool use and varied communication methods, sharing a close evolutionary kinship with humans.
+Chimpanzees live in intricate fission-fusion societies, with groups ranging from 15 to 150 individuals. They form incredibly strong social bonds, regularly engaging in mutual grooming, playful interaction, and cooperative hunting endeavors. Their elaborate communication involves a wide range of vocalizations, expressive facial expressions, and nuanced body language.
+As adaptable [Omnivores](/wiki/omnivore), chimpanzees possess a very diverse diet. They primarily consume ripe fruits, tender leaves, and various insects, but also skillfully hunt small [Mammals](/wiki/mammal) such as [Monkeys](/wiki/monkey). Their effective foraging strategies often involve the intelligent use of simple tools to obtain food.
+Chimpanzees are found across a wide, equatorial belt of central [Africa](/wiki/africa), inhabiting various forest types, from dense tropical rainforests to open savanna woodlands. Their widespread distribution is unfortunately fragmented due to significant habitat loss and increasing human encroachment.
+All chimpanzee subspecies are currently classified as [Endangered](/wiki/endangered) by conservation organizations. Major threats include extensive habitat destruction, relentless poaching for bushmeat and the illegal pet trade, and virulent infectious diseases. Dedicated [Conservation](/wiki/conservation) efforts actively focus on protecting vital areas, fostering community engagement, and combating the pervasive illegal wildlife trade globally.
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+## Social Behavior
+Chimpanzees live in complex fission-fusion societies, with groups ranging from 15 to 150 individuals. They form strong social bonds, engaging in grooming, play, and cooperative hunting. Their communication involves a wide range of vocalizations, facial expressions, and body language.
+## Diet
+As [Omnivores](/wiki/omnivore), chimpanzees have a diverse diet. They primarily consume fruits, leaves, and insects, but also hunt small [Mammals](/wiki/mammal) such as [Monkeys](/wiki/monkey). Their foraging strategies often involve the use of tools.
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+Chimpanzees are highly intelligent [Great Apes](/wiki/great-ape) native to the forests of [Africa](/wiki/africa). These social beings exhibit complex behaviors, including tool use and varied communication, sharing a close evolutionary kinship with humans.
+## See also
+- [Bonobo](/wiki/bonobo)
+- [Primate](/wiki/primate)
+- [Tool Use](/wiki/tool-use)
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