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Wild Chimpanzees Teach Youngsters by Handing Them Tools
Key Takeaways
- Adult wild chimpanzees have been observed handing tools to their younger relatives.
- The tools are linked to two foraging tasks: fishing for ants and gathering algae.
- The behaviour is an active transfer rather than passive tolerance of youngsters nearby.
- Because the observation comes from the wild, it reflects skills learned under real foraging pressure.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com