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Videos Show Chimpanzees Using The Forest as Their Drumkit : ScienceAlert

Last updated: June 9, 2025 5:25 am
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Chimpanzees: The Musical Drummers of the Forest

Chimpanzees are known for their musical abilities, with percussion playing a significant role in their repertoire. However, one particular behavior has captured the attention of zoologists – the ritualistic act of yelling and throwing rocks at a tree trunk. This intriguing phenomenon has been documented by researchers from Wageningen University and the German Primate Research Centre over a span of five years in a nature reserve in Guinea-Bissau.

The footage captured shows lone adult male chimpanzees exhibiting this behavior, where they hoot and holler before throwing rocks at a sturdy tree trunk. This activity, known as “stone-assisted drumming”, differs from the typical drumming chimps do on hollow tree roots, as it involves silence before the drumming begins. Some individuals have even combined drumming and rock-throwing to create experimental cacophonies.

These outbursts seem to attract the attention of other chimpanzees nearby, suggesting that it could be a form of communication used when individuals are further apart. Behavioral biologist Sem van Loon suggests that the loud, low-frequency sounds produced by the stone striking the tree may carry further in densely forested areas, serving as a form of long-distance communication.

While these videos provide insight into this percussive behavior, the true purpose of this ritual remains a mystery. The research on this behavior was recently published in Biology Letters.

This fascinating behavior of chimpanzees sheds light on their musical capabilities and communication methods, showcasing the complexity and intelligence of these incredible creatures.

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