Become a Female Chimpanzee

Eating Fruit

Fruit is a major part of a chimpanzee's daily diet.

A female chimpanzee will spend up to approximately 60 % of her feeding time eating fruit. This is one of your main sources of nutrition.

After your long travels your are tired and need a rest. However you and your children are also covered with all kinds of leaf debris and dirt. Would you like to lie down and rest or groom your child?

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