How chimpanzees use simple tools to access a sweet reward
In short: Witness the remarkable ingenuity of chimpanzees as they use sticks to extract honey from logs, demonstrating a level of tool use that mirrors human problem-solving.
Taken from the 2024 series 'Mammals', this footage explores the clever survival strategies of primates. While humans rely on cutlery, these chimpanzees utilize a simple stick as an effective tool for retrieving food from within a log.
The series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, examines how mammals navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing world and the various ways they achieve success across the planet's diverse landscapes.
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