No, chimpanzees do not have blue eyes.
While the captivating gaze of a chimpanzee is often noted, their eye color differs significantly from human blue eyes. Based on available information, chimpanzees are characterized by a specific eye pigmentation.
Chimpanzee Eye Color
Chimpanzees typically have eyes with distinct features:
- Iris Color: Chimpanzees have light, amber-colored irises. This is the colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil.
- Sclera Color: Their irises contrast sharply with their typically black sclerae. The sclera is the white part of the eye in humans.
- Comparison to Humans: This pattern—amber irises and black sclerae—is an inversion of what is commonly seen in humans and the majority of bonobos, who usually have darker irises (brown, green, blue) and white sclerae.
This unique combination of amber irises against a dark sclera gives chimpanzee eyes a striking appearance but confirms they do not possess blue irises like some humans.
