The intelligent and aggressive species known as the chimpanzee is recognized as the most closely related animal to humans in the world. At one time it was believed that gorillas and chimps were the most closely related, until new technologies were developed resulting in the finding that humans share a massive 99% of our DNA with these creatures. Chimpanzees are classified in the genus known as Pan, along with the species bonono, but not with humans. Humans are classified in their own genus known as Homo. The controversy of whether or not the species should be moved into the Homo group along with humans has been contemplated for many years. Although, chimps and human share almost indicial in their DNA, I believe that chimpanzees should not be
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Chimpanzee’s social and communal skills are not nearly as developed as well as human’s are. Chimps interact with one another by bonding, mating, and fight just like humans, but they cannot communicate through speaking simply because they do not have this ability. Chimps are often affectionate to one another through hugging and kissing just as humans are and spend time with one another to build lasting relationships with one another. They often use gestures and facial expressions such as these to express their emotions rather than carrying on a personal conversation as humans do. According to Liveverse.com, Kate Mulcahy explains how the size of the brain also contributes to the social aspect of the two species as well. She explains, “Primate social group sizes closely reflect their brain sizes. Chimpanzees have about 50 close friends and acquaintances, whereas humans have between 150 and 200.” This shows how chimps’ social skills are not as nearly developed as humans because of the difference in numbers. It has also been observed that chimps also have roughly around 40 to 60 other chimps in their community …show more content…
Humans are seen in all different colors, heights, and sizes whereas chimps all fall typically around the same look. This adds variety and variation into the genus Homo, but chimpanzees are commonly seen as being very similar. Chimp’s eyes differentiate and benefit them in comparison to human 's eyes. They are often seen to have a dark brown color around their eyes whereas human 's irises are aligned with white. It has been studied and many theories have been created that this is an advantage when talking to other people and being able to make eye contact with one another. Chimps are thought not to possess this characteristic because they do not have the ability to speak. They are also able to move around bipedally, but prefer to move on all fours, which is a physical characteristic you do not naturally see humans doing. They also have an opposable big toe that humans do not have that allows them to move differently for things like climbing and crawling around. Although they do not share the common opposable toe, the two species do share an opposable thumb with one dominating difference: chimps’ thumbs are not as strong. Humans have much more muscular and mobile thumbs that are both straight and are shortened while a chimp’s fingers are longer and curved. The chimp’s
Chimpanzee’s social and communal skills are not nearly as developed as well as human’s are. Chimps interact with one another by bonding, mating, and fight just like humans, but they cannot communicate through speaking simply because they do not have this ability. Chimps are often affectionate to one another through hugging and kissing just as humans are and spend time with one another to build lasting relationships with one another. They often use gestures and facial expressions such as these to express their emotions rather than carrying on a personal conversation as humans do. According to Liveverse.com, Kate Mulcahy explains how the size of the brain also contributes to the social aspect of the two species as well. She explains, “Primate social group sizes closely reflect their brain sizes. Chimpanzees have about 50 close friends and acquaintances, whereas humans have between 150 and 200.” This shows how chimps’ social skills are not as nearly developed as humans because of the difference in numbers. It has also been observed that chimps also have roughly around 40 to 60 other chimps in their community …show more content…
Humans are seen in all different colors, heights, and sizes whereas chimps all fall typically around the same look. This adds variety and variation into the genus Homo, but chimpanzees are commonly seen as being very similar. Chimp’s eyes differentiate and benefit them in comparison to human 's eyes. They are often seen to have a dark brown color around their eyes whereas human 's irises are aligned with white. It has been studied and many theories have been created that this is an advantage when talking to other people and being able to make eye contact with one another. Chimps are thought not to possess this characteristic because they do not have the ability to speak. They are also able to move around bipedally, but prefer to move on all fours, which is a physical characteristic you do not naturally see humans doing. They also have an opposable big toe that humans do not have that allows them to move differently for things like climbing and crawling around. Although they do not share the common opposable toe, the two species do share an opposable thumb with one dominating difference: chimps’ thumbs are not as strong. Humans have much more muscular and mobile thumbs that are both straight and are shortened while a chimp’s fingers are longer and curved. The chimp’s