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The first chimpanzee appeared in Novosibirsk in 1966. At that time, the zoo was operating in Central Park, and the great ape was a real curiosity for the Siberians.
- Chimpanzees are one of the two closest relatives of humans. They know how to use tools: they take out termites with a stick, crack nuts with a stone, and make a "sponge" out of leaves to drink water, experts said.
Chimpanzee cubs stay with their mother until the age of 8-9 and learn from the adults everything that will be useful in adulthood. This experience came to light later, when in 2016 Altai Customs transferred two chimpanzees, about two years old.