Tool Use in Chimpanzees

Tool use in chimpanzees involves them selecting and manipulating objects, like sticks or stones, to perform specific tasks such as extracting termites from mounds or cracking nuts. This behavior demonstrates their problem-solving abilities, cultural traditions, and adaptability. Different chimpanzee groups may use distinct tools, highlighting learned behaviors passed through generations. Tool use showcases their intelligence and offers insights into the evolution of technology and cognition in humans, as our ancestors likely used similar strategies to solve environmental challenges.