Chimpanzee
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There are 2 species of Chimpanzee, the Common Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes, and the bonobo, Pan paniscus.
Chimpanzees show yet more evidence of intelligence.
- Zoo chimp 'planned' stone attacks. A chimpanzee collected stones planning to use them in attacks hours later. Behavioural scientists did not expect that level of plannng and foresight in an animal. Other people do not consider chimpanzees animals. The chimp was calm when he collected the stones but anticipated that he would become agitated later.
- Chimps craft ultimate fishing rod Wild chimps improve a tool so it becomes more effective for catching termites.
- Chimps calm each other down after an attack. This shows social sensitivity rather than intelligence.
[edit] See also
- Human Genetic Uniqueness Project- what are the key genetic differences between humans and chimps?
