eastern chimpanzee

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Noun eastern chimpanzee has 1 sense

eastern chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii - long-haired chimpanzees of east-central Africa; closely related to the central chimpanzees
--₁ is a kind of chimpanzee, chimp, Pan troglodytes

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Eastern Chimpanzee

Description:

The Eastern Chimpanzee, scientifically known as Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii, is a subspecies of the Common Chimpanzee found in Central and East Africa. They are highly intelligent and social primates known for their sophisticated tool usage, communication skills, and complex social hierarchies.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

An animal belonging to the subspecies Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii, native to Central and East Africa.

The Eastern Chimpanzee is closely related to humans and shares approximately 98% of its genetic material with us.

Usage:

Usage 1 (Adjective - Popular):

In popular usage, "Eastern Chimpanzee" refers to the subspecies of chimpanzees in Central and East Africa.

The Eastern Chimpanzee population has been greatly affected by deforestation.

Usage 2 (Noun - Local):

In some local communities, "Eastern Chimpanzee" may refer to a particular individual or notable chimpanzee.

We visited the wildlife sanctuary and had the chance to see the famous Eastern Chimpanzee called Bongo.