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Pan troglodytes is the scientific name for Chimpanzees. Chimps have closely related cousins (99.6% similar DNA) known as Bonobos. They are sometimes called "Pygmy Chimps" since they have much lighter frames. However, this name is not widely accepted any more. The scientific name for Bonobos is Pan paniscus. Both of these are covered under the genus name of Pan, which is a reference to the Greek god who was looked upon as being half man and half animal.

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