Chimpanzee Offspring: Gestation, Birth, and Parental Care

A chimpanzee usually has one baby at a time, but there are rare instances of twins. The gestation period for a chimpanzee is about 238 days, similar to that of humans. After giving birth, the mother chimpanzee takes care of her baby for several years, teaching it how to find food, build nests, and navigate the social dynamics of the group.