Become a Female Chimpanzee

Resting

Once they reach reproductive age, most female chimps start having babies. They typically have one child, then nurse it until the next one comes along 4 or 5 years later. Along with finding enough food to provide milk, carrying children, traveling, and playing, the other major activity of females is resting. Even females that don't have offspring rest quite a bit.

You have had a long day full of travels and hard work. Would you like to continue your rest by building a nest for the night's sleep or continue on and try the next day on a different path.

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