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termites on a stick a chimpanzee learns to use a tool
the ability to make and use tools is one trait that distinguishes chimps and humans from other primates . young chimpanzees play and learn under the watchful eyes of their mothers . they learn all the skills they need to survive in the wild . during one lesson a young chimp watches its mother tear off a branch remove the leaves put it in a termite hole and pull it out covered with deliciously juicy termites . the chimp takes up the challenge to find its own just right stick to use as a tool for hunting these tasty treats . after trial and error the young chimp savors the sweet taste of success when it licks the delectable snacks off its very own stick . author illustrator michle coxons exquisitely detailed and scientifically accurate illustrations extend the information in the print . she includes facts about chimpanzees and illustrations of a chimps handprint and footprint the interior of a termites nest and of the soldier termite this chimps tasty snack .