Become a Female Chimpanzee

Eating Ants

When chimpanzees come upon an ant nest, they employ a "dipping" technique to eat them. These ants can be quite vicious, so the chimps will usually hang down over the nest from a tree to avoid being bitten. They insert a long tool into the surface of the nest with one hand and wait for a ball of ants to gather, then quickly swipe the ball into their mouths with the other hand.

After your long travels you are tired and need a rest. However you and your children are also covered with all kinds of leaf debris and dirt. Would you like to lie down and rest or groom your child?

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