Chimp-made toolkit most complex ever found


	Chimp-made toolkit most complex ever found

wiccantexan

6-2-2009 11:23 PM

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6-3-2009 10:25 AM

tabsey

In the last couple of years the number of findings of animals using tools has been fantastic. Almost makes you wonder why we didn't hear about it. Must have been known. I used to love watching birds building nests as a kid. I enjoy watching a crow with a problem. They use tools. Why shouldn't all primates with the need.

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