The BBC reports that scientists have observed wild gorillas making use of tools like sticks and tree trunks to perform various tasks.
The scientists said they had seen gorillas use tools to navigate swampy ground.
One gorilla reportedly used a stick to test the depth of a puddle in her path.
Another is said to have been seen using a tree trunk as a support while digging for herbs, and as a bridge to cross swampy ground.
"This is a truly astounding discovery," team leader Thomas Breuer said in a statement quoted by the Associated Press news agency.
The article says this is the first time gorillas have been seen using simple tools in the wild. It is a good thing our brains are still evolving now that it appears gorillas may be starting to catch up with us.
