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Monkeys Invent New "Fishing" Technique.


Karlis

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Wild blonde capuchin monkeys have invented a new method to fish for termites. The new technique prevents the "fishing pole" from breaking and was found to be the most efficient way to extract termites out of tree nests. arrow3.gifRead more...
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Clever little buggers! I always wanted a Capuchin as a child but, as I grew up realized they are more beautiful right where they're supposed to be, in the wild.

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Technology in its early stages. Go you little beauties!!

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I was hoping to see them hauling in rainbow trout lol

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I was hoping to see them hauling in rainbow trout lol

Now see I had them pegged on sending out scam emails trying to get credit card numbers.

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LOL that's phishing. :P Wow, that was really interesting. :D Thanks, Karlis!

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You'd wonder what kind of nutrients they get from termites??:cry:

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You'd wonder what kind of nutrients they get from termites??:cry:

Proteins.. Bugs are loaded with 'em

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I swear I had heard of this before, where a species of monkey gets a stick in their hands and pokes it into a tree branch and gets ants. But then I read more, and realized it was different.

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figured i would acclamate with this site under the story of monkeys learning to use tools and such..wutsup forum.

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Some people just can't handle the idea that we've been outdone by a monkey... :P

Indeed. I, for one, welcome our new primate overlords. LOL!

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I was hoping to see them hauling in rainbow trout lol

:lol: .. ya, maybe a new fly casting technique . That is cool though,, smart little buggers.

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I swear I had heard of this before, where a species of monkey gets a stick in their hands and pokes it into a tree branch and gets ants. But then I read more, and realized it was different.

Chimps do it with a stork of grass.

Better ask Br Cornelius.

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I was hoping to see them hauling in rainbow trout lol

That"s why I clicked on the topic , thought maybe I could get some tips....

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I thought they were fishing for compliments...

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anyone seen the commercial for the new "Rise of the planet of the apes" movie. This could really be happening we need to start preparing for an APEpocolypse haha get it! :)

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