Uploaded November 2014 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago

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Chimpanzees Raid Crops. In Western Uganda, chimpanzee habitat is decreasing and it is becoming more and more difficult to find food. These resourceful primates have turned to the surrounding farm lands for nourishment. Find out how they are so successful at stealing corn.


Chimpanzees Stealing Corn Footage © Sabrina Krief

Krief, S., Cibot, M., Bortolamiol, S., Seguya, A., Krief, J. M., & Masi, S. (2014). Wild Chimpanzees on the Edge: Nocturnal Activities in Croplands. PloS one, 9(10), e109925.
Article Link: goo.gl/hHfeXL

Chimpanzees in the Forest Footage © Journeys Discovering Africa goo.gl/rHXbfX

Photos:
1. Chimps in Farm w/Farmer: Ben Finkel
2. Chimp Fingers in Wire: P. Bertolani/KCP
3. Chimp Spear Wound: P. Bertolani/KCP
4. Chimp Amputated Feet: R. Donovan/KCP
5. Chimp Eating Corn: Julie Rushmore

Music
Intro: Brett Donnelly - Action Sting goo.gl/v7gaV
Soundtrack: Youtube Music Library