The presentation was based on the first phase of the project »Savanna chimpanzees and human evolution«, supported by ARRS. We focused on identifying human-chimpanzee conflicts and providing incentive for conserving apes at Bandafassi, south-eastern Senegal. We traced the remaining chimpanzee populations in the area, documented their ranging patterns (nesting survey), and valuable resources (particularly water), along with their relation to humans. Field surveys indicated the presence of several viable chimpanzee groups (Nathia, Angafou), most competing with local people over food sources.
B.03 Paper at an international scientific conference
COBISS.SI-ID: 27607769The paper describes habitat structure, the postural and locomotor behavior of chimpanzees at Fongoli (Senegal), the types of tool use exhibited, and how technology fits into their daily time budget, foraging activities and travels. Fongoli chimpanzees exhibit various forms of tool use, including tool-assisted hunting, termite and ant feeding with tools, and opening hard-husked fruits on rock and wood anvils. Their extensive material culture can be linked to the relatively harsh environment in which they live. Further, chimpanzee transport of baobab fruits is associated with hominin behavior.
B.03 Paper at an international scientific conference
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