Do Gorillas Use Tools Like Humans And Chimps? All Have To Know

The biggest reason why chimps learned to use tools was their desire to access food that was not readily available to them. Some chimps have been observed sticking branches into anthills so that ants can climb onto the stick’s tip, allowing the chimps to feed on them.

Gorillas, on the other hand, do not have to travel widely to find what to eat because they are herbivores, and the forests they inhabit provide adequate food for them. However, some wild lowland gorillas have been observed using sticks to measure the depth of water in streams. Gorillas use their hands more than other ape species, and these work as perfect tools for them to feed, defend themselves, build nests, and climb trees if necessary.

With hands significantly similar to those of humans, gorillas position items between their thumb and index finger similar to how humans hold a fork, giving them a fine grip of objects, especially their food. Thus, there is no need to use additional tools. Although gorillas have the capacity to use tools, they more commonly prefer to use their hands.

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