Chimpanzees have been caught on camera devouring tortoises. The researchers said the technique displayed by the chimpanzees provides “further support for their exceptionally large and flexible cognitive tool kits”. While chimpanzees are known to hunt other animals, it is believed to be the first time they have been observed preying on tortoises. They observed 10 animals hunting hinge-back tortoises, which are native to Africa, on 38 occasions, 34 of which were successful. The chimpanzees hunting tortoises were mainly male and used a “distinct smashing technique”.

Source: Irish Examiner May 23, 2019 12:56 UTC