Watch: Rare footage captures endangered Chimpanzee using tool in Gabon’s Bateke plateau

In a remarkable moment for wildlife research, rare footage captured an endangered chimpanzee using a stick as a tool in Gabon’s Bateke Plateau National Park. The video, recorded by the National Agency for National Parks of Gabon (ANPN) in collaboration with Panthera, offers valuable insight into the intelligence and behaviour of one of Africa’s most threatened primate species.

This discovery highlights the importance of ongoing conservation efforts in the region and the critical role protected areas play in preserving the natural behaviors of endangered wildlife. The footage is a powerful reminder of the urgent need to safeguard these rare animals and their habitats for future generations.