What are bored apes?

The Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) is a set of 10,000 unique digital collectibles, generated randomly via computer programs. As the name suggests, these are artistic ape characters with bored expressions on their faces. Not just that, they also have different sets of headwear, clothing, and facial styles.

Are there any great apes?

Sometimes called the panins, the genus Pan is home to two extant species of great apes: the chimpanzee and the bonobo. Based on genetic testing, the chimpanzee and the bonobo are our closest animal relatives, though they are only found in sub-Saharan Africa.

What is the classification of apes?

The classification of apes is somewhat complex as the term “ape” is a colloquial one, not a scientific one. That being said, all apes are members of the kingdom Animalia, the phylum Chordata, the class Mammalia, and the order Primates. This means that apes are animals with spinal cords that also classify as mammals and, subsequently, primates.

Why are chimpanzees called great apes?

The gorilla, chimpanzee, bonobo, and orangutan are called great apes in recognition of their comparatively large size and humanlike features; the gibbons are called lesser apes. The great apes are much more intelligent than monkeys and gibbons.