Apes are a group of primates that includes gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, bonobos, gibbons, and humans. 1)
Gorillas are the largest of the apes and can weigh up to 400 pounds. 2)
Chimpanzees are one of the closest living relatives to humans, sharing over 98% of our DNA. 3)
Orangutans are known for their intelligence and use of tools, such as sticks to extract insects from tree bark. 4)
Bonobos are sometimes called “pygmy chimpanzees” and are known for their social behavior and sexual activity. 5)
Gibbons are the smallest of the apes and are known for their acrobatic abilities. 6)
The first apes evolved around 20 million years ago. 7)
Apes are found in Africa and Asia. 8)
Humans are the only apes that are not native to Africa. 9)
The common chimpanzee is found in central and western Africa. 10)
The mountain gorilla is a critically endangered subspecies of gorillas found in the Virunga Mountains of central Africa. 11)
The Bornean orangutan is found only on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. 12)
The western lowland gorilla is the most numerous of the gorilla subspecies. 13)
Gibbons are found in the forests of Southeast Asia. 14)
The population of many ape species is declining due to habitat loss, hunting, and disease. 15)