Ape

Apes are large animals that look like monkeys. They have no tails, and they can stand up and walk on the feet. There are four types of apes: chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and gibbons.

Chimpanzees are the smallest apes. They use long sticks to get honey, ants, and termites from nests. They crack nuts using stones.

Gorillas are the biggest apes. They grow as tall as men but are heavier and stronger. Although gorillas look mean, they are really peaceful and shy. Chimpanzees and gorillas live in Africa. Orangutans live on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. Orangutans are forest animals. They have arms that are almost as long as their bodies. They feed on fruit during the day. At night they sleep in trees.

Gibbons, the smallest of the apes, live in Southeast Asia. They swing from tree to tree, and run along on branches. Their feet grip like hands. Gibbons eat fruit, insect, and eggs.