Congo Chimps (IMAGE)

Washington University in St. Louis

Congo Chimps

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Wild chimpanzee mothers form long lasting bonds with their offspring, allowing many years together for the transfer of specialized tool-using techniques. New research confirms that wild chimpanzee mothers play a key role in the 'home schooling' of their offspring, including lessons on the use of specialized tools to fish for a meal in the termite hills of Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park.

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Courtesy of Ian Nichols

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