Chimpanzee Intelligence Comparison
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Chimpanzee Intelligence Comparison
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Intelligence is the ability to learn, solve problems, and use information. Animals can show intelligence in different ways. A behavior that helps an animal meet a need is called a strategy. A trait is a characteristic an animal has. A response is what an animal does after something happens.
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A Useful Stick In a forest in western Africa, a young chimpanzee named Kito searched for food. He noticed insects crawling inside a narrow hole in a fallen log. His fingers could not reach them. Kito picked up a thin twig, pulled off its leaves, and pushed the twig into the hole. When he drew it out, insects clung to the end. Kito had used a tool to solve a problem. Chimpanzees learn many skills by watching others. A young chimp might see an older one use a stone to crack a hard nut. Later, the young chimp can try the same strategy. Chimpanzees also use sounds, gestures, and facial expressions to communicate. Their flexible hands and curious behavior are traits that help them explore and learn. Other animals show intelligence in different ways. Elephants may use their trunks to move branches or reach food. In a group, they can respond to danger by staying close together and protecting young elephants. Meerkats take turns standing watch while others search for food. If a lookout spots a predator, it gives a warning call, and the group quickly moves to safety. These examples do not prove that one species is smartest in every situation. Each animal has traits and strategies suited to its way of life. Comparing what animals do can help us understand the many forms intelligence can take.
Animal
Strategy from the passage
Need it helps meet
Chimpanzee
Elephant
Meerkat
- Chimpanzees are the only animals that can solve problems.
- Different animals use different strategies to meet needs and respond to challenges.
- All animals find food by using tools.
- Young animals never learn by watching adults.
- They live in a forest in western Africa.
- They use sounds, gestures, and facial expressions.
- They have flexible hands.
- They search for insects in logs.
- Kito uses a twig to get insects.
- Meerkats give warning calls when a lookout spots a predator.
- Chimpanzees are the most fascinating animals.
- Elephants can use their trunks to move branches.
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