Naïve, adult, captive chimpanzees do not socially learn how to make and use sharp stone tools

Abstract Although once regarded as a unique human feature, tool-use is widespread in the animal kingdom. Some of the most proficient tool-users are our closest living relatives, chimpanzees. These repertoires however consist primarily of tool use, rather than tool manufacture (for later use). Furthe...

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Main Authors: Elisa Bandini, Claudio Tennie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-49780-0