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(#1) Apes Can Create Words
Even though they cannot speak, great apes can be taught sign language. What's even more amazing is that when they don't know the word for an object, they will combine other words to describe it. Ape caretakers have noticed them creating the following combinations of signs: "white" and "tiger" to describe a zebra, "ball" and "beans" to denote peas, and "bark," "sky" and "dog" to describe a helicopter. -
(#15) Gorillas Go Through Menopause
A study on older female gorillas in zoos around the United States concluded that female gorillas go through menopause just like human females. Humans and gorillas are two of only a handful of animal species that live past their reproductive years. It's unclear whether menopause also happens to gorillas in the wild, since wild gorillas live about 35 years, while gorillas in captivity live until about age 50. -
(#18) Orangutans Have The Longest Childhood Of Any Animal
The orangutan childhood is the longest childhood in the world, with the exception of humans. Baby orangutans will nurse until they are six years old, and then stay with their mothers for several years after they are weaned. Female orangutans stay with their mothers until they are teenagers. -
(#12) Chimps Love Watching Movies
Multiple studies have been done on chimps watching television and movies. In one study, chimps were shown a movie featuring human actors dressed in ape suits. The chimps were so engrossed in the film that they turned down a delicious snack, and they remembered the major events of the film after watching it only once. -
(#14) Newborn Gorillas Are Half The Size Of Newborn Humans
Gorillas gestate for about nine months, just like humans, but newborn gorillas only weight three to four pounds, as opposed to human newborns, which weigh seven pounds on average. Adult male gorillas can weigh up to 500 pounds. -
(#11) Gorillas Aren't Fat, They Have Enlarged Instestines
Gorillas have big, round bellies, but not because they're overweight. Gorillas have enlarged intestines, which they need in order to digest 40 pounds of vegetation every day.
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Apes resemble monkeys in appearance and live in tropical forests in Asia and Africa. Scientific research shows that about 30 million years ago, apes lived in the global village. There are 4 species of modern apes, including pongos, hylobates, pans, and gorilla, among which the gorillas are the closest to humans. Apes are as smart as humans and have a strong ability to imitate. They can form complex small groups and spend years caring for the young generations.
Apes are mammals, they look like monkeys but bigger, and there are many different breeds. Are you curious about these animals that are regarded as the ancestors of humans? The random tool will help you to find 20 fascinating facts about apes you should know.
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