The Pygmy Chimpanzee

The Pygmy Chimpanzee

What are the first animals that you see when you go to the zoo, the monkeys! That's because monkeys are so popular. They are so cute and fun to watch as they jump around like acrobats in their cages. Monkeys are my favorite animal at the zoo and I'm very concerned that the Pygmy Chimpanzee is on the endangered list. But before I explain why the Pygmy Chimpanzee is on the endangered list and what we can do to help ensure the survival of this animal, I want to tell you some interesting facts that I learned during my research. Did you know that another name for the Pygmy Chimpanzee is Bonobo? Did you know the females take charge and keep lifelong bonds with their son and the son's dominance is based on their mothers place in the group? Did you know that when a daughter is old enough, she must