Do monkeys use tools?

What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Do monkeys use tools?

The Big Idea

Some monkeys use tools! Like stone hammers! How?

Stone Hammers

Step one: Stone Hammers. Some monkeys do use tools. In Brazil, bearded capuchin monkeys pick up heavy stones and use them as hammers to crack open hard nuts on flat rocks.

Practice

Step two: Practice. This takes strength and practice, because the stones can be almost as heavy as the monkey itself. Young monkeys learn by watching adults, and it can take years to get good at it. At first they miss the nut and hit the rock!

Problem Solvers

Step three: Problem Solvers. Using tools shows a monkey can plan and solve problems. People use tools too, but we're not the only ones.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Heavy. Flat. Cracked. Learning.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Young capuchins learn nut-cracking by watching older monkeys. Bearded capuchins live in Brazil. Tools show planning. It takes strength and skill.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Draw a capuchin cracking a nut. Draw the stone hammer. Draw the flat anvil rock. Draw the nut. Label all three.

Outro

In Brazil, bearded capuchin monkeys use heavy stones as hammers to crack nuts on flat rocks. It takes strength and practice, and young ones learn by watching adults. Tool use shows planning and problem solving. Science is amazing! What will you discover next? Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!