Do you know why chimps attack the face and hands of their victims? Well, it turns out that chimps attack these specific body parts as a way to subdue their opponents. These attacks are also a part of their natural hunting strategy. They not only attack these areas because they’re sensitive but also because they make it harder for the victim to run away or fight back. We admit that it may seem weird at first glance, but there’s definitely a method to their madness. If you are curious to know more about this subject and want to know why chimps attack the face and hands, keep reading.
Why Do Chimps Attack The Face And Hands?
Chimps attack the face and hands because they are the most dangerous places to confront a chimp. They are very protective of their faces and hands and they will attack anything that gets too close to them. The face and hands are also used to protect their arms from being attacked.
Some Reasons For Chimps Attack Face And The Face?
- The Face is the most vulnerable part of the body. It is also the “power center” of the body. They protect their face with their hands and their arms with their chest.
- The Face is where they smell and see the world around them. The face also has an important role in communication, dominance, and mating.
- A chimp will attack anything that gets too close to its face or hand while it protects its face or hand from attack by another Chimp or any other animal or predator.
- They are very protective of their faces and hands because they are very sensitive to pain, touch, pressure, and smell (and taste). This makes them very sensitive to pain when they get attacked by an animal like a snake, dog, lion, etc.
- If a chimp does not get enough food at one feeding time, it will go into a frenzy and attack anything that moves including people (if you are lucky).
- They bite and scratch because it is the only way they can get enough food to survive and because they are very protective of their face and hands.
- Chimps will also attack their own kind if they think that another chimp has stolen the food from them or if they want to fight for dominance over another chimp. They will also attack other animals like lions, hyenas, leopards, etc.
- A chimp will defend itself against another chimp who is threatening it with its teeth, claws, or a weapon (like a stick) by biting, scratching, or kicking at the other chimp’s face or hand. This is called “chimpanzee-to-chimpanzee aggression”.
- A chimp will attack a human who tries to steal its food (or anything else). This is called “chimpanzee-human aggression”. It usually happens when people hunt chimps for sport and make them chase them.
- A chimp will attack a human who tries to kill it for pleasure or for food. This is called “chimpanzee-human-hunting aggression”. It usually happens when people hunt chimps for sport and make them chase them.
Why Do Chimps Attack The Feet?
- They want to subdue their opponent.
- They want to cause pain.
- To hurt their opponent.
- They want to make their opponent give up and give in.
- To get the victim out of the way so they can feed themselves easier (by taking away their hands).
- To make it harder for the victim to get away from them, thus making it easier for them to feed themselves easier (by taking away their hands).
- To cause pain by biting and kicking with their feet as well as hitting with sticks held in their hands and feet, which also allows them to kick with both feet at once, providing more force for each kick than just a single foot would provide alone (as if the victim were trying to run away).
- To take away their opponent’s ability to use their hands, thus making it easier for them to feed themselves easier (by taking away the victim’s hands).
- To cause pain by biting and kicking with their feet as well as hitting with sticks held in their hands and feet, which also allows them to kick with both feet at once, providing more force for each kick than just a single foot would provide alone (as if the victim were trying to run away).
- To take away their opponent’s ability to use their hands, thus making it easier for them to feed themselves easier (by taking away the victim’s hands).
- To cause pain by biting and kicking with their feet as well as hitting with sticks held in their hands and feet, which also allows them to kick with both feet at once, providing more force for each kick than just a single foot would provide alone (as if the victim were trying to run away).
- To take away their opponent’s ability to use their hands, thus making it easier for them to feed themselves easier (by taking away the victim’s hands).
Where Do These Attacks Occur?
- The hands are the most vulnerable areas of the body.
- The hands are used to protect the arms from being attacked.
- The hands are used to attack and subdue their victims.
- They also attack them to cause pain and make their victim give up.
- Hands are a source of power for chimps, so they attack them to take that away from their opponent.
- They also attack them to hurt their opponent and cause pain in the process.
- The face is covered with hair, which makes it difficult for chimps to see clearly, so they have a hard time deciding where they want to strike next.
- The face is very important for chimps because it’s one of the few places where they can see clearly without any obstruction or hair in the way. If a chimp can’t see clearly, then there’s a good chance that he will miss his target and strike elsewhere.
- The hands are also a source of protection for the face and head, so chimps attack them to try and take that away from their opponent.
- The hands and face are the most vulnerable areas of the body, so they attack them to try and subdue their victim or cause pain in the process.
Conclusion
There are many reasons why chimps attack the face, hands, and feet. The most important thing to remember is that chimps attack these areas because they’re sensitive and make it harder for their victim to fight back. As long as you stay away from their nests and avoid looking at them, you should be able to avoid a chimp attack. Also, make sure to keep your distance from chimps and don’t provoke them. If you stay away from their nests and don’t look at them, you should be able to avoid a confrontation.