Juvenile Chimp Foraging for Leaves

A juvenile chimpanzee delicately plucks and eats leaves, showcasing its foraging behaviour in the wild.

  • Image ID 57335693
  • Production Year 2023
  • Length 00:00:09
  • Production Company Ngoteya Wild
  • Resolution
  • FormatMP4
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The chimpanzee, also known as the chimp, is a species of great ape native to the forests and savannahs of tropical Africa.These highly social animals share 98% of our genes, care for their young for years, and can live over 50 years.In their Central African forest habitat, chimpanzees spend most of their days in the treetops. They usually move on all fours when on ground, and use tools like sticks and leaves to gather food and water.


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Ngoteya Wild