Animals That Use Tools In Surprising And Clever Ways
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Animal kingdom is full of surprises, with some species known for using tools to solve their problems and make lives easier
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Here is a list of animals that use tools in surprising and clever ways
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Chimpanzees use sticks to hunt for termites and ants from mounds. They also sharpen sticks to use as spears to hunt mammals like lesser bush babies
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Capuchin monkeys use stones as hammers and anvils to crack open nuts. They also use smaller, lighter rocks to break up soil and access underground food sources
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Kea parrots have been observed using compact tools like wooden balls and innovating with stick tools. They use tools to pry open boxes, raid wheelie bins, and make snowballs
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Bottlenose dolphins use marine sponges as tools to forage for fish. They cover their beaks with the sponges to protect them from sharp rocks and stings
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African elephants have been seen using heavy branches to weigh down fences so that they can climb over, use sticks as weapons against humans, and clean their ears with grass
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Great Blue Herons place objects like bread in water to attract fish. This behavior is known as bait fishing and is considered a rare example of birds using tools
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