Chimpanzees

News Article: Almost Human and Sometimes Smarter
Submitted by Adam Hintz on Wed, 2007-04-18 14:21. Chimpanzees | Humans | Science | Chicago | Chit Chat | IL | IllinoisHere's an article from the New York Times. While is makes the assumption that the human species is something to be aspired to. It's nice to see some chimps getting some credit. What are some other creatures that can do things better than humans?

Chimps hunt using spears
Submitted by Rory on Tue, 2007-02-27 14:43. Chimpanzees | Evolution | Hunting | Matriarchy | Spread the Knowledgethanks Ran Prieur for the link.
from here:Â http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6387611.stm
Chimpanzees 'hunt using spears'
Chimps sharpened the spears with their teethChimpanzees in Senegal have been observed making and using wooden spears to hunt other primates, according to a study in the journal Current Biology.
Researchers documented 22 cases of chimps fashioning tools to jab at smaller primates sheltering in cavities of hollow branches or tree trunks.
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