Sarah takes interest in our camera spying at her favorite termite nest in the Goualougo Triangle. She fashions a tool to investigate the camera. Learn more about Congo's curious chimpanzees at www.congo-apes.org
@UrbaneGent It is a termite mound. Chimps actually uses two kinds of sticks for termite fishing. A rigid one to dig the hole, and a more "brushy" one for the actual fishing.
I agree with Urbane - the stick is a cautious way for these chimps to explore without risking a precious finger. It's also fun to see the less adventurous one hiding behind the tree
This is just FASCINATING! Truly. I don't think she thought this was a termite mound since it would have been a smaller stick. However, IMO Tyro, you must be correct - she sees a dark hole and naturally she is going to check it out the logical way, with a stick. Remember, these are WILD chimpanzees, this isn't some zoo or a sanctuary. I love it - she even smells it to see if she can figure out what it is. Getting a close look at her eyes...how can one not feel similarities to a human?
@dsbnh Yeah, it's kinda hard to spot the difference.
sixdaysgone 7 months ago
@sixdaysgone Ah, thanks for the clarification.
dsbnh 7 months ago
@UrbaneGent It is a termite mound. Chimps actually uses two kinds of sticks for termite fishing. A rigid one to dig the hole, and a more "brushy" one for the actual fishing.
sixdaysgone 7 months ago
@KristaOrangutan Yeah, but the other one still seems very interested about what his friend is doing.
sixdaysgone 7 months ago
@dsbnh Nope, bonobos are indeed black but have distinctive pink lips (and other different features BTW)
sixdaysgone 7 months ago
What a smart animal.
OceanicLyfe 1 year ago
I agree with Urbane - the stick is a cautious way for these chimps to explore without risking a precious finger. It's also fun to see the less adventurous one hiding behind the tree
KristaOrangutan 1 year ago 2
Aren't those bonobos?
dsbnh 2 years ago
Chimps are such curious creatures. I love watching them trying to figure something out.
bookishfilly 2 years ago
This is just FASCINATING! Truly. I don't think she thought this was a termite mound since it would have been a smaller stick. However, IMO Tyro, you must be correct - she sees a dark hole and naturally she is going to check it out the logical way, with a stick. Remember, these are WILD chimpanzees, this isn't some zoo or a sanctuary. I love it - she even smells it to see if she can figure out what it is. Getting a close look at her eyes...how can one not feel similarities to a human?
UrbaneGent 2 years ago 2