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minus-squareBwaz@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·9 days agoMonkeys can and do throw things that are much smellier than rocks.
minus-squareMrFinnbean@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up12·9 days agoTrivia time: Chimpanzees are the best primates after man at throwing. At best they can throw things at the level of semi-athletic child. Humans have unique rotating shoulder joint that just gives us a huge edge over any other species, when it comes to throwing things.
minus-squareEvil_Shrubbery@thelemmy.clublinkfedilinkarrow-up4·edit-29 days agoYes, this, it’s sapiens adaptation/specialisation, we take it for granted. Much like (related) stick use dexterity, which is another warfare advancement that should’ve gotten nerfed a few million years ago.
Monkeys can and do throw things that are much smellier than rocks.
Trivia time: Chimpanzees are the best primates after man at throwing.
At best they can throw things at the level of semi-athletic child.
Humans have unique rotating shoulder joint that just gives us a huge edge over any other species, when it comes to throwing things.
Yes, this, it’s sapiens adaptation/specialisation, we take it for granted. Much like (related) stick use dexterity, which is another warfare advancement that should’ve gotten nerfed a few million years ago.