Definition of an Apenoun
Any of a group of anthropoid primates characterized by long arms, a broad chest, and the absence of a tail, comprising the family Pongidae (great ape), which includes the chimpanzee, gorilla, and orangutan, and the family Hylobatidae (lesser ape), which includes the gibbon and siamang.

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Ten Ape FactsYou never knew

  1. Orangutan's make a new nest every night.
  2. Humans share 98% of their genome with Chimpanzees, and Gorillas, other apes share 97% of their genetics with humans.
  3. Gorillas are herbivores, whos diet consists of approximately...
    • %86 Leaves, Shoots, Stems,
    • %7 Roots,
    • %3 Flowers,
    • %2 Fruits,
    • %2 Ants, Snails, and Grubs

  4. Bonobos have been observed living in groups of over 100.
  5. Chimpanzees communicate by sqeaking and can yell to others from over a kilometers.
  6. Most species of apes are classified as endangered, by the IUCN.
  7. Chimpanzees are known to be omnivores, among other things they eat Red Colubus, a species of monkey.
  8. Bonobos engage in combat with simple wepons(sticks, rocks, ect.).
  9. Chimpanzees and humans have the same blood types.
  10. The IUCN's most endangered primate list in 2007 included four species of apes.
    • Sumatran Orangutan7000 remain
    • Cross River Gorilla200-300 remain
    • Hainan Black-crested Gibbonc17 remain(in 2007)
    • Western Hoolock Gibbon10 or less remain

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