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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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.
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WorldPingAdults first demonstrate tool use, then hand over the implements to their infants, who copy the behavior.
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