When the sun is shining brightly
She will swing from tree to tree,
Grasping at the branches tightly.
Oh, to be a chimpanzee!
A luscious fig, or juicy flea
She will find and share politely
With a friend or two or three.
She’ll build a nest for sleeping, nightly
High, where she won’t have to flee
From leopards who are stepping lightly.
Oh, to be a chimpanzee!
CHIMPANZEES
Chimpanzees sleep for about nine hours a night. Each day, they find a sturdy tree with two strong branches and make a new sleep nest out of leaves and twigs. Sometimes chimps will even make a pillow out of some of the softest leaves. These sleeping nests keep them safe from predators. While chimps are very social animals, they will almost always sleep alone; the only exception is when a mother is nursing her young. Although chimps are usually active during the day, they can also be active on moonlit nights.