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The West African, or masked, chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes verus) is a critically endangered subspecies of chimpanzee.
Young chimpanzees differ from older individuals primarily in their facial appearance and physical characteristics. While the faces of adult chimpanzees are typically black, the faces of younger animals are often pinkish or whitish in color.1
As chimpanzees age, they undergo distinct physical changes. Older males and females frequently develop baldness on their foreheads, and their backs often turn gray. These developmental shifts contrast with the appearance of younger chimps, who maintain a full coat of brown or black hair and lack these signs of aging.1