- Chimpanzees live in groups.
- They can kill their neighbors.
- This helps them get more land.
- More land means more food.
- More food helps mothers have more babies.
- More babies can survive to be older.
Difficult words
- chimpanzee — A type of great ape that lives in groups.Chimpanzees
- neighbors — Other animals or groups that live close.
- land — The ground or area where animals live.
- food — What animals eat to live and grow.
- babies — Young animals that need care to grow.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think groups are important for chimpanzees?
- What do you think about chimpanzees killing their neighbors?
- How do you feel about animals having babies?
- Why is food important for animals?
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