Is chimpanzee behavior in captivity the same as the behavior of free-living chimpanzees in Africa?
A. Many of the communicative behaviors used by these chimpanzees are the same as those used by chimpanzees in Africa. There are cultural differences between communities in Africa which include different customs, gestures and use of resources. These chimpanzees were raised in a unique cross-cultural environment among humans. Signing, wearing clothes and drawing are a few of the behaviors which these chimpanzees practice that free-living chimpanzees may not.
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