Why Do Chimpanzees Throw Poop?

It may be something that’s never crossed your mind, but it’s one of life’s mysteries, why do chimpanzees throw poop?

The rather smelly act can be seen as quite funny… if you aren’t the target, but a messy ordeal if you are.

You may wonder why they have to throw poop and why at people.

Here are some facts about why chimpanzees act in this way.

There are a few reasons why chimps throw mainly poop and no other items.

The main theory is that it is readily available for chimps that are in captivity and in cages.

In the heat of the moment when a chimpanzee is feeling agitated, it will grab the first object it sees to throw, so there isn’t much thought as to the choice of object to launch.

In most zoos, they lack loose natural objects around them so poop has become their only weapon.

Chimpanzees in the wild have access to a variety of objects, such as branches, rocks, and stones they can throw.