Researchers say that capuchin monkeys made ancient stone tools discovered in Brazil. Capuchin monkeys are capable of making a large variety of stone tools, research has shown. Researchers believe that ancient stone tools discovered in Brazil are the work of capuchin monkeys, not early humans, the art and design website Artnet reported, citing an academic article. The findings showed that capuchin monkeys in northeastern Brazil are capable of making and using a large variety of stone tools. The researchers compared the tools found at Pedra Furada to those that capuchin monkeys make today.

Source: News 24 January 07, 2023 17:26 UTC