Chimpanzees understand material properties when selecting tools 🙊🥢 New research suggests that wild chimpanzees purposefully select their termite fishing tools based on the specific mechanical properties of the plant, with flexibility being a sought-after attribute in making the tools more effective. The findings suggest an understanding of material properties and provide insights into the technical skills associated with tool selection. It also raises questions about how this knowledge is lear

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