![]() ![]() There are many differences between the two, but the easiest way to tell if a primate is a monkey or a great ape is by noting whether or not they have a tail. Chimpanzees are not monkeys! Most primates fall into two categories: great apes and monkeys. This is a very common misconception about chimpanzees. ![]() At Chimp Haven, Emma is infamous for pointing at nearby blueberry bushes or our food storage building any time staff is near in an attempt to acquire some additional snacks. They are capable of pointing to an object they want to let someone know that they want it. If you’ve ever pointed a finger to identify something you want, you are a purposeful pointer! Chimpanzees also fall into this category. ![]() This myth probably stems from the many gestures and facial expressions chimps already use to communicate with each other and the deep interest in knowing if our closest living relative could master and use a language familiar to us.įun Fact: Chimpanzees are purposeful pointers. Very few chimpanzees actually know sign language! There have been a small handful of great apes who have been taught some form of sign language or symbols to communicate, but certainly not the majority of the population. Myth: Many chimpanzees know sign language and can be taught to communicate this way. I surveyed some of our caregivers for their favorite fun facts about chimpanzees are, as well as some myths they’d like busted about the species. ![]() It’s safe to say that caring for chimpanzees – let alone more than 270 of them – is a unique profession! Caregivers are often asked what it is like to work with chimps from friends, family, and sanctuary guests. By Jordan Green, Chimp Haven Animal Caregiver ![]()
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