Our Closest Relatives in the Wild: Why Chimpanzees Matter More Than Ever
Chimpanzees communicate using a combination of vocal calls, facial expressions, gestures, and body movements. They comfort distressed companions, form lifelong friendships, resolve conflicts, and even mourn the loss of family members.
Perhaps most impressively, chimpanzees use tools. They strip leaves from twigs to fish termites from mounds, use stones to crack nuts, and fashion sticks to gather honey. These behaviors demonstrate remarkable intelligence and the ability to pass knowledge from one generation to the next.