#termite

From nature.com

Wild chimpanzee termite mound inspections converge with the onset of rain - Scientific Reports

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How and when to inspect for hidden and ephemeral food sources presents a cognitive challenge for wild animals. Observational data suggests a high degree of seasonality in the chimpanzees’ preferred termite prey at the site of Issa Valley, Tanzania. This allows us to consider hypotheses on...

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