WorldPingAdult chimpanzees have been observed passing tools to their younger relatives, helping them learn the skills needed for fishing for ants or algae…
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Wild chimpanzees teach youngsters by handing them tools
Chimpanzees give youngsters the tools to learn tricky techniques
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WorldPingTwo-thirds of a century after Jane Goodall observed "David Greybeard" break off a twig to fashion a fishing rod for termites, researchers following in her footsteps have found that adult chimpanzees in Senegal literally hand youngsters the tools for learning.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
WorldPingAdults first demonstrate tool use, then hand over the implements to their infants, who copy the behavior.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Ars Technica
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