Why are chimpanzees important to the world?

Answer 1

Both the Bonobo and the Common Chimp are Chimapanzees that share over 98% of their DNA with humans. This in itself makes chimpanzees a remarkable animal as their Biology and behaviour are vey similar to people and for scientists to study them is to shed light on ourselves and our own evolution. But regardless of this, wild Chimpanzees have a rich social, emotional and even political life of their own. Studies have clearly indicated they are not only extremely intelligent but share close life long bonds with each other, demonstrate compassion, altruism, teach their young how to use tools and where to find medicinal plants, they have even been observed to demonstate premeditated action and sometimes vindictive behaviour not disimilar to people. All wild species deserve protection from habitat loss and extinction but chimpanzees are our closest relative so many people feel that if we can not even protect them then what hope will other species have?

Answer 2

They are important to the world because they are the closest genetic cousins of humans. Beyond that, they are very intelligent creatures with as just as many emotions as we do. Some scientists and activists have fought to get the law to recognize that Chimpanzees deserve the same rights as humans, but other scientists and politicians--perhaps out of pride--have blocked these efforts.

Answer 3

Wouldn't you want to be saved, if you were in danger.

Answer 4

our ancesters are monkeys and we study them to learn of our past

Answer 5

they should be saved because they are endangered species and there is only a few left in the world.