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A new study explores stone manipulation in Japanese macaques, showing unintentional mark-making with stones and chalk. These behaviors suggest that early human drawing may have emerged unintentionally, offering insights into artistic expression in human evolution:

Feb 13, 2025, 10:06 PM

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        "title": "From stones to sketches: investigating tracing behaviours in Japanese macaques - Primates",
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