#Tool Use

[harkthorn]

Have a timeline cleanse of Ohtori using one of his tail feathers, that he's stripped at the end specifically, to scratch himself with

[dat-physics-gal]

A comment section on YouTube once again reminded me why us humans are so successful as organisms.

Evolution rewards being adapted to your ecological environment, and normally that happens through biological inheritance, mutation and selection. But instead of having advantageous biological traits, homo sapiens as a species is maximized for learning and incorporating taught behaviors. We don't have good protection like a shell or even thick fur, we don't have natural weapons like claws, and while we do have teeth, they kinda suck for defensive purposes. We're also not that fast in terms of top speed, so running away from predators isn't really an option either.

What we do have, though, is the fact that thanks to our ability to teach and learn so well, we essentially outsourced our evolution from biology to culture instead. And as we are all aware, culture evolves way faster than DNA ever could. So evolution rewards adaptation, and we just went and evolved not to adapt to a specific environment, but to be able to adapt really fast in general. Yeah we require tool use and community, if you set out a lone human infant in the wild they'll just straight up die. If you leave an adult without any tools or clothing, they will either attempt and succeed to make them, or die as well. But if we have both, we are the absolute champions of adapting to environments, by adapting our culture and tools to it, instead of needing to adapt our bodies.

[ahopelessblogaboutdinosaurtrain]

"I have a hypothesis, we can just whack the prey with this tree!"

Buddy Tyrannosaurus, probably.

[trendynewsnow]

The Cultural Foraging Techniques of Chimpanzees

The Remarkable Foraging Techniques of Chimpanzees It’s fascinating to observe the lengths to which chimpanzees will go to secure a tasty snack. In the lush rainforests of the Congo, these intelligent apes have been observed engaging in complex foraging behaviors. They skillfully poke holes into the ground using a sturdy stick and then select a long, flexible stem. With remarkable dexterity, they…

[ancientnomad-thoughts]

Woah

Cool as shit

@superzobat

[aminaltime]

Let’s hear it for Crocs! Crocodilian love forever! Forever and always I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

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no fucking way

[luetta]

[firstoccupier]

Homo naledi

Homo naledi is a fascinating member of our human family tree. Discovered in South Africa in 2013, this small, intriguing species has captured the imagination of both scientists and the public. Imagine a creature about the size of a modern teenager, with a mix of primitive and modern features. Homo naledi offers a glimpse into a complex evolutionary story, one that blurs the lines between old and…

[written-nature]

Aquatic resources have been instrumental in hominin expansion, and Homo erectus already had the body and technological prowess to catch fish, kill turtles, collect snails, and otherwise exploit the potential of rivers and lakes to provide food.

"Plagues Upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History" - Kyle Harper

[themorningnewsinformer]

Claude 4 AI Models Launched With Best-in-Class Coding Power

Introduction Anthropic has raised the bar in the generative AI landscape with the release of its Claude 4 series, including Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4. Designed with a sharp focus on coding performance, tool integration, and reasoning depth, these large language models (LLMs) are setting new standards. The release was announced at Anthropic’s inaugural developer conference, and it’s…

[shencomix]

This is it, this is my worst joke for sure

[expfcultragreen]

Sooooo retro 🥲

[expfcultragreen]

We love to move the goalposts dont we....and why....its so we can eat eachother

They dont even mention the arm/hand pivotal moment in the wiki article for the star beast, too controversial? So much for wokepedia 🤭

power of life 🤓

[wild-wow-facts]

The Clever Crows of New Caledonia

Discover the remarkable world of New Caledonian crows! Known for their extraordinary tool-making skills, these birds redefine intelligence in nature.

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Elephants' Innovative Self-Care: Mary and Her Shower Hose

The Clever Self-Care Techniques of Elephants Elephants take their self-care routines seriously. To keep cool and protect their sensitive skin, these magnificent creatures engage in various activities such as wallowing in mud, bathing in dust, and using their long trunks to spray themselves with refreshing water. However, one Asian elephant named Mary, who resides at the Berlin Zoo, has taken…