This Animal Uses 'Spears' To Kill Its Prey

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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The animal kingdom is full of surprises, with one species known to use weapons, such as 'spears' to kill its prey

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The chimpanzees that live in the savannahs of Senegal are such animals

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There is considerably less food available in this arid habitat than in the forests occupied by other species

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The great apes have learned to fashion and use spears to take advantage of one particular prey

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Chimpanzees use 'spears' to kill galagos, or bush babies, which sleep in tree holes

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They break off branches, remove leaves, and sharpen the ends with their teeth

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They then climb into a hole and thrust the spear into it, killing or wounding the galago

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Females hunt with spears more than males, and this method saves energy and allows them to hunt with their babies

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