Asked by Clausinda Basie on May 08, 2024
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What amazing discovery did primatologist Jane Goodall make in her studies of chimpanzees in 1960?
A) that chimpanzees use tools
B) that chimpanzees use social mediation and peacemaking
C) that chimpanzees share 98 percent of the same DNA with humans
D) that apes have opposable thumbs
Primatologist
A scientist who specializes in the study of primates, including their behavior, biology, and evolutionary history.
Jane Goodall
A British primatologist and anthropologist, best known for her extensive study of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania, contributing significantly to our understanding of primate behavior.
Opposable Thumbs
A characteristic of some primates, including humans, allowing the thumb to touch the tips of the other fingers, enabling grasping objects and tool use.
- Understand the evolution and application of tool use, and its importance in primate behavior.
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nestor secillyMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In her studies of chimpanzees in 1960, Jane Goodall discovered that chimpanzees use tools. This was previously thought to be a uniquely human behavior.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the evolution and application of tool use, and its importance in primate behavior.