Researchers reveal the strategies of savanna chimpanzees for capturing and feeding on army ants (IMAGE)

University of Barcelona

Researchers reveal the strategies of savanna chimpanzees for capturing and feeding on army ants

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To avoid the painful bites of army ants, chimpanzees use stick tools — with peeled bark or frayed ends — from eight plant species (mainly lianas).

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Jane Goodall Institute Spain (IJGE)

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