Cultural Transmission in Chimpanzees

There are many cultural differences in chimpanzee populations. Many became evident when researchers observe the differences in how different “nations” find and consume their food.

Some can even learn to eat a certain leaf to expel a tapeworm should they become infected!

(via The Primate Diaries)

Source: blogs.scientificamerican.com

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