Our Closest Relative

The chimpanzee is the closest living relative to the human species in the animal kingdom, sharing 98.7% of its DNA with humans as well as many of its intellectual, behavioral and physical traits. Throughout Africa, this species is at constant risk of poaching, habitat loss and disease, as well as facing many other concerns. Optimistic predictions of current population levels only reach up to 300,000 individuals in the wild. 


'Our Closest Relative – The Chimpanzee' documents the characteristics and life of chimpanzees, through a series of captivating images accompanied with easy to understand scientific information. An investigation into the threats this species faces as well as a celebration of how the survival of this endangered species is being managed is also shared to help ensure the survival of this amazing species in the future.