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Seven Seconds in Heaven
Chimpanzee copulation lasts an average of just 7 seconds — about as long as it takes to read this sentence.
Chimpanzee
Pan troglodytes
Our closest living relatives have remarkably brief copulations — averaging just 7 seconds.
Vital Stats
🏷️ TypeGreat ape (primate)
🌍 Found InCentral and West Africa — tropical forests and savannas
📏 Size64-94cm, 30-70kg
⏳ Lifespan40-50 years
🔞 Sexual MaturityMales: 11-13 years | Females: 10-11 years
💕 Mating SystemPromiscuous — females mate with many males; sperm competition
📅 Mating SeasonYear-round
🤰 Gestation230-240 days
👶 Offspring1 offspring every 5-6 years
🍆 Penis Size8 cm
⏱️ Sex Duration7 seconds
🔬 Notable AnatomyMating lasts only ~7 seconds on average; females mate up to 50 times per day during estrus
⚖️ Sexual DimorphismMales ~25% larger and more muscular