Defining characteristic of humans

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Is tool use solely a defining characteristic of humans? Include in your response a consideration of what has been learned from the emerging field of “primate archaeology.” What is the difference between primate tool use and tool use in hominins and anatomically modern humans? Provide three concrete examples of tool use among primates and hominins to support your answer.

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