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Why do male chimpanzees throw rocks at the same trees for more than a decade? (phys.org)
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Walking through the savanna-woodland landscape of Boé National Park, Guinea-Bissau, you might encounter a tree covered in gnarled scars, with an accumulation of rocks surrounding its base.

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[–] 35 points 5 months ago (5 children)

Sounds suspiciously similar to archery, hatchet throwing, knife throwing, and all other target practice hobbies.

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago (3 children)

    But why one specific tree?

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