Did you know that chimpanzees use tools? Chimpanzees 'fish' for termites in termite mounds by stripping thin twigs of leaves and poking them into the tunnels in the mound. Termites will grab onto the twig and be lifted out to the chimpanzee's waiting mouth!
Disappearing worlds
Disappearing worlds Many important fossil sites around the world are
threatened by factors such as tourism, environmental degradation,
and vandalism. The International Palaeontological Association has
now drawn up a list of the world's most endangered sites. This list
includes 50 locations from all continents except South America and
Australia. Scientists are debating the best methods for preserving
these sites. Some suggest that fossils should be removed to museums
and others suggest that 'outdoor museums' be built to protect the
fossils and educate the public. The eventual success of preserving
these important fossil sites rests on the public and how it deals
with its palaeontological heritage. 26 SEPTEMBER 1998, P. 18-19
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