Chimpanzee
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Pan troglodytes |
Chimpanzees are a species of ape that, along with the bonobo are considered by evolutionary science to be the animals most closely related to humans. Chimps are classified as the genus Pan of the troglodytes specie while the "pygmy chimpanzee" or bonobo is a unique specie in of itself called Pan paniscus.
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Genetic similarity to humans
Evolutionary scientists have conducted many different genetic studies on chimps, and have claimed conclusive evidence that humans and chimps are closely connected to a relatively recent common ancestor. Depending on the nucleotides counted, chimps and humans are touted as having between a 95% and 98.5% similar DNA structure. Interestingly, evolutionists often claimed a mere two percent discrepancy between man and chimp before the human genome had even been fully mapped.
It is important to note that even when there are similarities in the structure of two creature's DNA, such does not necessitate a common ancestor. The so called evidence of a recent common ancestor of chimpanzees and humans only works within the philosophy of naturalism, and genetic similarity is easily explained within the creationist worldview as being the result of a common intelligent designer. Furthermore, using a percentage when explaining genetic similarity masks the fact that a mere 5% equates to a difference of 150,000,000 DNA base pairs. While chimps certainly look somewhat similar in structure to humans, they are obviously members of another created kind.
Anatomy
The anatomy of a chimp is quite similar to that of a human from a purely laymen context. However slight differences are there upon closer scientific investigation and observational scrutiny. They have the same organs for the most part except for a larger colon suited for their vegetable based diet.
Reproduction
The so-called pygmy chimp (bonobo) have been known to have sex without purely reproduction in mind, they do not mate for life and are known to engage in bizarre sexual habits. In the bonobo way of life it is common to have sex in many different situations as it can be used to make up in an argument, follow a nice encounter or relinquish boredom. Homosexuality is common but female on female sex is the majority of it.
Ecology
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Related References
- Chimpanzee Wikipedia
- Greater than 98% Chimp/human DNA similarity? Not any more. Ansers In Genesis
See Also
Categories: Cleanup | Animal | Hominidae
