Chimpanzees Show Humanlike Cultural and Technological Advancements
A new study published in Science reveals that chimpanzees are gradually enhancing their tool-using skills through cultural exchanges facilitated by migrations between populations over millennia. This process mirrors early human technological advancements, suggesting that social connections have historically played a crucial role in the development of complex behaviors. The study highlights that advanced tool use in chimps is linked to genetic exchanges, with the most complex behaviors observed in areas where different subspecies overlap.