Question

What are some examples of animals that exhibit tool use in the wild?

Answer 1

Some examples of animals that exhibit tool use in the wild include:

1. Chimpanzees - They use sticks to extract termites from mounds or to crack nuts.
2. New Caledonian crows - They create tools from twigs and leaves to extract insects from crevices.
3. Sea otters - They use rocks to crack open shells of prey items like clams.
4. Elephants - They use branches or logs to swat at insects or scratch themselves.
5. Dolphins - They use marine sponges to protect their rostrums while foraging on sandy seabeds.