Did you know that animals also make use of tools to make their lives easier? When we think of tool use, humans often come to mind. However, many species have impressive creativity and are innovative when using tools. Join us as we give the top 10 animals that use tools.
#1. Chimpanzees
Chimpanzees would be seen as the most famous non-human tool users! They use sticks to get termites from mounds, leaves to soak up water and stones to crack open nuts.
#2. Dolphins
Bottlenose dolphins, in Shark Bay, Australia, use marine sponges as foraging tools. They cover their snouts with sponges to protect themselves from sharp objects and stings while they search for food on the ocean floor.
#3. Crows
New Caledonian crows have sophisticated tool-making abilities. They craft hooks from twigs and leaves to extract insects from tree bark. These crows even change tools to improve their effectiveness, demonstrating a high level of problem-solving skill.
#4. Elephants
Elephants use a large selection of tools in the wild. They break branches to swat flies, use sticks to scratch themselves and even use leaves as flyswatters. Their trunks and high intelligence make them capable of manipulating objects skilfully.
#5. Octopuses
Octopuses are invertebrates whom know how to use tools. Such as the veined octopus that collects coconut shells and assembles them to create shelters on the sea floor. This behavior requires foresight and planning which tells us that they have a high level of cognitive function.
#6. Sea Otters
Sea otters use of rocks to open hard-shelled prey like sea urchins and clams. They float on their backs, place a rock on their chest and then repeatedly smash the prey against the rock to access the nutritious insides.
#7. Orangutans
Orangutans use sticks to extract insects from tree bark and leaves as makeshift gloves to handle prickly fruits. Their ability to use tools is enhanced by their highly developed cognitive skills.
#8. Capuchin Monkeys
Capuchin monkeys tool use tools regularly. They use stones to crack open nuts and other hard-shelled food items. In some areas, capuchins have developed complex tool-using traditions that are passed down through generations!
#9. Gorillas
While less frequently observed using tools than chimpanzees or orangutans, gorillas have also been seen using sticks to gauge the depth of water! They also use them as walking sticks in swampy areas. This shows us their ability to use objects to solve practical problems.
#10. Woodpecker Finches
From the Galápagos Islands, woodpecker finches use cactus spines or twigs to extract insects from tree bark. This behavior shows how birds, not just mammals, can use tools for their benefit.
Conclusion
Overall, the use of tools of animals definitely challenges our perception of human uniqueness and highlights the cognitive abilities found in nature. These ten species show us the capacity for innovation and problem-solving in the animal kingdom.
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