"Our teams have worked on the ground in Uganda, Nigeria and Gabon to help protect wild chimpanzee populations and their forest homes. "The UN estimates that one million species could be wiped out in our lifetime. Mike Jordan, Animal & Plant Director at the zoo, added: “In the last 25 years alone the world has lost 80% of its Western chimpanzee population. Great Apes of Harambee Size: 3 to 4 feet tall Weight: 70 to 130 pounds Diet: The chimpanzee is an omnivore and eats. The apes are under huge threat in the wild as a result of hunting for the illegal bush-meat trade, diseases spread by humans and extensive habitat loss and forest destruction across West Africa. “He may not know it, but ZeeZee’s new baby is a small but vital boost to the global population of Western chimpanzees, at a time when it’s most needed for this critically endangered species.” "We’ve previously welcomed Dylan (Bob), Alice (Cooper) and Annie (Lennox) – the new arrival has yet to be named publically. Stevie the new arrival's older sister is helping to care of him Credit: Chester Zoo It looks as though she’s taken a real shine to him, which is great to see." "That’s exactly what her daughter, Stevie (Nicks), is doing with her new brother. "You’ll often see the new baby being passed between other females who want to lend a helping hand and give ZeeZee some well-deserved rest. “A birth always creates a lot of excitement in the group and raising a youngster soon becomes a real extended family affair "Mum ZeeZee and her new arrival instantly bonded and she’s doing a great job of cradling him closely and caring for him.
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They are among the most intelligent animals on the planet and, like humans, have learnt how to use tools to help them in various tasks, like using sticks to dig out termites for foodĬhimpanzees share 98% of their genetic makeup with humansĪndrew Lenihan, Team Manager at Chester Zoo, said: “We’re incredibly proud to see a precious new baby in the chimpanzee troop. Many studies have shown they are altruistic, plan for the future and. Much like us, these highly intelligent and resourceful primates have incredibly complex and sophisticated social structures that have fascinated scientists for decades. Young chimps have a white tuft of hair on their rear which they lose after puberty, which is a signal to other chimps to be gentle with themĬhimpanzees are omnivores, eating a varied diet consisting of fruit and plants, as well as insects and meat The newborn weighs about 1.8 kg (about 4 pounds), is almost helpless, and clings to the fur of the mothers belly as she moves. The common chimpanzee, along with the pygmy chimpanzee or bonobo, is the closest living relative of humans. Primatologists say this birth gives further ‘hope’ to efforts to ensure the long-term survival of the species. Just 18,000 Western chimpanzees remain across Africa and it is the first subspecies of chimpanzee to ever be declared critically endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The tiny male chimp is doing well and bonding with his mother Credit: Chester Zoo
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