* Apes are a broad category of primates that includes:
* Great Apes: Gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees, bonobos, and humans
* Lesser Apes: Gibbons and siamangs
* Chimpanzees are a specific type of great ape. They are closely related to humans and are known for their intelligence and complex social behaviors.
Here's the key difference:
* Chimpanzees are a type of ape, but not all apes are chimpanzees. It's like saying "dogs are mammals, but not all mammals are dogs."
Think of it this way:
* Apes is the big umbrella category.
* Chimpanzees are one specific type of ape, like a specific umbrella under the big one.
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