Generic affiliation of the chimpanzee and its native lands, the main characteristics of appearance, features of behavior in nature, the maintenance of the house, the acquisition of a primate. On the entire large planet Earth, there is probably no such person who would not know anything about such an amazing animal as the chimpanzee monkey. And the source of information about these animals is not only the pages of various books and encyclopedias about the animal world. Today, on the Internet, a large number of a wide variety of scientific articles, amazing stories, commercials, photographs, videos and even comedy and scientific films are posted daily, the main character of which is none other than the world famous monkey.
Almost each of us had the opportunity to see a monkey, stylishly dressed and in no way inferior to humans in elementary habits. The thing is that this is a mysterious creature, nature has awarded with very extraordinary mental abilities. For this reason, with the participation of this primate, a lot of scientific research and discoveries were carried out, which to this day partially shape science and its history.
Many celebrities started this smart little animal as a pet, for example, the well-known Michael Jackson. It was with him that such a miracle of nature lived by the name of Bubbles, which means Bubble. It is safe to say that the trend towards chimpanzees being a pet has not lost its popularity to this day. Many people dream of acquiring such an amazing and clever companion.
This is not to say that in the modern world it is very difficult to get yourself a monkey, this business is gaining more and more popularity every day. No one can be stopped by the difficulty of finding the animal, some people can be somewhat scared away and dissuaded from this idea only by the price of an exotic pet.
If you firmly decided that you do not feel sorry for any money and you are ready for anything, if only a cute monkey would meet you from work - your business, only before buying this living creature you still need to carefully weigh and think about everything. How not to argue, but this little beast comes from the wild and, despite the level of its intelligence, it is still a native of the animal kingdom. He will require proper care and attention to himself, in the event that you cannot guarantee him this, you will ruin the life of not only your smaller friend, but also yourself.
The origin of the animal and its native territories
The common chimpanzee (Latin Pan troglodytes) - this amazing creature originates from a kind of chimpanzee, which also includes the pygmy chimpanzee, or, as it is also called, bonobos, from a large hominid family. The fact that, together with them and the great apes from this family, a man comes from, already inflames not any interest in these primates. Scientists also classify this animal as a mammal.
As for the locations of natural habitat, they revere the southern and central parts of a large and hot Africa as their homeland. But the distribution area of these animals is quite wide, it seems possible to meet them in the tropical forests of Equatorial Guinea, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the lands of Cote d'Ivoire and Mali, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria, as well as in the territories of Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi, Zambia and in many other African states.
The main characteristics of the external appearance of chimpanzees
If we talk about the exterior of this intelligent representative of the fauna, then we should start with the parameters of his body. This is a relatively small monkey, the length of its body is on average 60–100 cm, but we must not forget that, like a man, it has the ability to stably stand on its hind legs. For this reason, it is necessary to mention her height, it is approximately 160–170 cm. Body weight varies between 55–85 kg. Females are often smaller than males, but this difference is not very significant. Having seen this miracle of nature at least once, it should be noted that his body is strong enough, with a well-developed muscular system, like a person who keeps himself in excellent physical shape.
The hair of the monkey's body is usually of medium density, through it the skin of the animal is clearly visible, this is also possible because there is practically no undercoat on the monkey's body. Nature dyed the fur black, sometimes there are specimens with a dark brown shade of hair. Only the fur around the mouth and in the projection of the coccyx may have some white hairs. But its fur does not cover all parts of the body - the face, fingers and toes, soles are deprived of hair.
The "face" of the animal is also unique. On it you can easily notice large ears, which are very similar to the human auditory organs, a relatively small, snub nose and highly developed brow ridges. In general, it can be noted that on the face of the animal there is a kind of "mask", which in its shape resembles a butterfly. The orbits of this creature are strongly shifted forward, and above them are large supraorbital ridges. This pretty creature has a very well-developed facial muscles, so they always have noticeable emotions that they experience, which, perhaps, can also be compared with a person.
A distinctive feature between the fore and hind limbs of the monkey is the size of the thumb and the limb itself as a whole. Her big toe on the handle is much smaller than on her leg. But, nevertheless, the brush of this animal is a means of many manipulations, such as building nests, thoroughly searching the area and other relatives, in search of some hidden delicacies, they can also use and make various tools. If we are talking about animals that develop at home, then the structure of the upper limb allows them to learn to draw.
Since the chimpanzee is an animal with extraordinary intelligence, it should be noted that the volume of its brain is approximately 580-620 cubic meters. cm.
Chimpanzee behavior in open nature
It is impossible to categorically say what kind of lifestyle these natives of the tropical forests of hot Africa prefer, because they spend almost the same amount of time, both high in the trees and on the ground. Most often, monkeys move on their four muscular limbs, doing this in a very original way: with their hind legs they completely step on the sole, but the joints of the hands act as support in front. If they have to walk for not very long distances, then they quite successfully move vertically.
The active period for these cubs falls mainly during the daytime, while at night they prefer to sleep sweetly in their nests in the trees. Moreover, it should be noted the great diligence of chimpanzees, because every evening, and even day, they design a new sleeping place for themselves. For an afternoon rest, they make cozy nests for themselves mainly on the ground, but for the night, monkeys are already moving to the middle floors of trees. They like to sleep on a barrel, with slightly bent knees, or on their backs, closely pressing their knees to their tummy. Chimpanzees are quite social and sociable animals. In the wild, they live in large groups, in which there are from 30 to 160 individuals. As for the composition of groups, there are many variations: there are communities in which females and males live, there are only female or male groups, there are also colonies in which only a female and her children of different generations live. The composition of these groups is completely unstable and can change from time to time. It can be argued that these mammals are extremely sociable, because in their sound arsenal there are over 30 of the most diverse signals, they also have a very well-developed language of facial expressions, gestures and postures. Monkeys also express various emotions in a way familiar to humans. If she is hurt and unpleasant, she can easily burst into tears, only the crying of this little beast is never accompanied by tearing, but when he has peace and joy in his soul, he also does not hold back his smile.
How to understand their communication? There are several features by which you can determine what this mammal has in mind. In the event that a chimpanzee needs to call someone, a corresponding “inviting” grimace appears on its “face” and it “hoots” in a peculiar way. If the animal wants to demonstrate aggression and readiness to attack, then it is typical for him to purse his lips, accompanying this with an attentive and piercing gaze. In a situation when a humanoid creature opens its mouth, while parting its lips and exposing its gums, it is a signal that someone has frightened it. If the animal makes whining sounds, this may mean that something is wrong, it is either not very comfortable, or it is hungry.
The breeding process in these primates does not depend at all on the time of year and weather conditions. The gestation period lasts on average 220-225 days, at the end of this period one chimpanzee baby is born most often, but, as in humans, there are cases of twins being born. The cub is born completely, devoid of hair, only after some time, hair gradually appears. For many weeks and months, the baby exists in close and inseparable tandem with his mother, during this time he gradually learns the art of independent adult life. Females and males reach sexual maturity at different ages - female chimpanzees at 6–10 years old, but males at 7–8 years old.
Keeping chimpanzees at home
When purchasing such a very exotic pet, you should remember that you are bringing into the house not just an animal, but a creature that requires no less attention to itself than a small child. He also needs to be educated and trained in various skills. Due to the fact that the intelligence of this exotic is much higher than that of all other representatives of the fauna of our planet, you will often be pleasantly surprised at what this African pet is capable of. But one cannot fail to mention that there is also a downside to these good mental abilities.
Just like a child, chimpanzees need to be taught all the elementary concepts. It seems possible to teach him to go to the toilet and even flush after himself, wash his hands before eating and after a walk, sit at the dinner table, like a full-fledged member of the family, taking food not with his hands, but with a spoon. With this companion, you can absolutely safely go shopping, while buying clothes for yourself, do not forget that not one came and your friend will also not refuse a new T-shirt, blouse, shorts or a fashionable cap, which he will wear with pleasure, just need to him to get used to it. And after a while, the animal will dress up on its own.
The learning process is best carried out visually, perform all the actions that your pet should learn, in front of him and after some time he will begin to imitate you and he will succeed. In the event that you have any troubles at work or just a bad mood - know that you have someone to cry into your vest, at home you will find the faithful and reliable shoulder of your home monkey. She will not, like a cat, rub against you and purr, or, like a dog wagging its tail happily, this monkey is capable of pity and compassion, like your best friend. She may also wake you up in the morning if she develops the same sleep pattern as you. On your day off, when you just want to lie down and watch TV, your four-legged friend will be happy to keep you company. You can also come up with a number of entertainments for him, such as drawing, simple computer games or new toys, most often something that he has not seen before takes his attention for a long time. The monkey will not refuse various entertainment procedures in the yard, for example, playing with a ball, he will happily run with you for the company.
To our great regret, these little animals cannot be taught human speech, and the point is not that they lack intelligence, because he will perfectly understand your speech. The reason for this is a completely different structure of the speech apparatus, although, as some experiments and studies show, the language of deaf-mute chimpanzees is learned quite well.
- The negative side of the content of such a pupil. The ingenuity and intelligence of an animal is not always fun and funny, as it might seem at first glance. Returning home from work, you will never know for sure which subject of your apartment was touched by the intellect of your tenant. He is able to unscrew cabinet doors, break dishes, turn on and forget to turn off the water, ruin furniture and wallpaper (this is especially often the case in anger). It is rarely possible to hide anything from them, unless you have a reliable safe.
- Hygiene. These animals are afraid of water, so you need to very carefully teach them to water procedures, but you cannot do it forcibly, this measure is fraught with animal aggression or long-term resentment. In general, one should not do anything against his will, do not forget that this is a very touchy creature, and just a wild animal that has a strength many times greater than a person. And from a fit of anger, not only the interior items of your home can suffer, but also its inhabitants themselves. If you find the right approach, it is still possible to instill in this little animal a love of cleanliness, and then she will happily shower and take a bath. You just need to be especially attentive to your family member after bathing, he can easily catch a cold.
- Lodging for your friend. Of course, it will be nice if you build a spacious cage for him, equip it with a variety of branches, along which the monkey will climb and jump. But the presence of a personal aviary does not mean that she will spend there all the time. Prolonged captivity can negatively affect the mental state of the animal and lead to excessive aggressiveness. It is best to set aside a small room for him.
- Nutrition. Due to the fact that chimpanzees have many qualities in common with humans, their diet is also not much different. You can of course use regular primate food as your main course, but it will be easier and more economical to just feed it with healthy food. His menu should include such products as bread, boiled vegetables, crackers, various cereals, butter, cabbage, onions, sugar, nuts and many other products that are in your refrigerator. You need to limit fatty foods. In the summertime, you can pamper your friend with grass, acacia branches and dandelions, so he will definitely like them. This monkey can keep you company at a tea party. From time to time, you can give boiled eggs, fruits and berries.
Buying a chimpanzee
Having finally decided that this exotic should become your best friend, you should be prepared for the fact that friendship is not a cheap concept. The average price for one individual of an intelligent mammal is approximately 2,000,000–2,500,000 rubles.
How chimpanzees look and behave, see below:
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