Evaluation:
Published: 17.11.2005.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Journal Review: "Dim Forest, Bright Chimps" ', 1.
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The head chimpanzee would distribute the meat to the best hunters, and then to his favorite females/infants. Mothers were also seen sharing honey, ants, and bone marrow to their young. This was interesting to the field group because "food sharing, for a long time is said to be unique to humans" (74).
I found this article to be interesting. It was weird to read that the chimpanzees hunted both alone and in groups, which is similar to the way that humans hunt. I was unaware that chimpanzees were carnivores, let alone trained hunters. The chimpanzees proved to have a lot of intelligence when it came to hunting and gathering food. They have learned to adapt to their environment, which has lead to their survival. I believe that chimpanzees may have taught our early ancestors how to make tools, and hunt in the forest. It's weird to read how similar chimpanzees and humans actually are. I really enjoyed reading this article, and I found it to be most informative.

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