Where do apes live?

ape, (superfamily Hominoidea), any tailless primate of the families Hylobatidae ( gibbon s) and Hominidae ( chimpanzee s, bonobo s, orangutan s, gorilla s, and human being s). Apes are found in the tropical forests of western and central Africa and Southeast Asia.

Are great apes related to humans?

The seventh is Homo sapiens, our species. With a common gene pool of between 97% and 98.5%, great apes are our closest cousins in the animal kingdom. In addition to humans, there are 3 genera of great apes: chimpanzees and gorillas in Africa, and orangutans in Asia.

Are great apes a priority species?

Recommendations from workshop at International Anti-Corruption Conference in Panama Great apes are a WWF priority species. WWF treats priority species as one of the most ecologically, economically and/or culturally important species on our planet. As such, we are working to ensure great apes can live and thrive in their natural habitats.

Why are chimpanzees called great apes?

The gorilla, chimpanzee, bonobo, and orangutan are called great apes in recognition of their comparatively large size and humanlike features; the gibbons are called lesser apes. The great apes are much more intelligent than monkeys and gibbons.