The Monkey Stone Age: A Glimpse into Primate Archaeology

Documenting Primate Stone Tool Use in Real-Time: The Case of Coiba National Park

The white-faced capuchin monkeys of Coiba National Park, Panama, have emerged as unexpected practitioners of stone tool use, offering a unique opportunity for primate archaeology in real-time. This fascinating discovery sheds light on the evolution of tool use among non-human primates and poses intriguing questions about its origins and transmission.

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