Chimpanzees have favorite 'tool set' for hunting staple food of army ants

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 12:00 in Biology & Nature

New research shows that chimpanzees search for the right tools from a key plant species when preparing to 'ant dip' -- a crafty technique enabling them to feast on army ants without getting bitten. The study shows that army ants are not a poor substitute for preferred foods, but a staple part of chimpanzee diets.

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