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Definition of lesser chimpanzee

: a small chimpanzee (Pan paniscus or Pan satyrus paniscus) found locally south of the Congo river in Zaire

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“Lesser chimpanzee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lesser%20chimpanzee. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.

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