subject: Why Chimpanzee Are Close To Humans [print this page] Chimpanzees are found in most African countries that have deep forest cover. They are also highly endangered species by humans who encroach on their habitats. They are found in Uganda and in Congo Forests. They really resemble humans except that they are hairy and very black. They walk upright and can sit and hold things just like humans would. They also have very powerful muscles to hold on branches while they are threatened or attacked. Chimpanzees also can trace their origin to the early man who through the evolution was said to have looked like the monkeys. The animals are very easy to tame and train. They can even do domestic chores like baby sitting and delivering objects around. However in some countries it is illegal to domesticate wild animals in homes without the permission of the government. Animals have their right to be in their own natural habitats. These animals are also at times kept in zoos as they are easy to take care of. Chimpanzees are very easy to befriend. This brings out some characteristics of humans, such as friendship and socializing. Remember these animals are under big threat of extinction and the relevant governments have to keep track of them all day. Endangered animals in the bush are usually marked or tagged to monitor their movements and to help know how many they are in number. When you support tourism in Africa remember you are helping to prolong the lives of such endangered species and the more they live the more Africa shines.
