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Monkey See, Monkey Kill

  • Posted by: Patrick James
  • on February 22, 2007 at 1:57 pm

Chimpanzees living in southeast Senegal have been seen using spears to hunt small primates called bushbabies. Apparently, the chimps sharpen sticks with their teeth and use the spears as humans might use a dagger. Tip of the hat to the chimp that got the ball rolling on that one, tip of the hat indeed.

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DISCUSSION: 2 Comments
    • Posted by: Atley Kasky
    • on February 22, 2007 at 5:16 pm

    Face?

    sorry i had to, he’s always running around the office.

    • Posted by: bobotang
    • on February 22, 2007 at 6:57 pm

    Spear-throwing monkeys?! We must stop them IMMEDIATELY. Haven’t any of you seen Planet of the Apes?!

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