In the early 20th century, scientists maintained that one of the fundamental differences between animals and humans is that ...

Birds and wasps do it. So do octopuses, otters, polar bears and dolphins. A surprising number of animals use tools, and scientists say there are... Myth Busting: The Truth About Animals And Tools A ...

Lots of animals use tools. Most live on land, although a few aquatic species are equally resourceful. Octopuses use coconut shells as armour, for example, and some dolphins stick sponges on their ...

We now know that a wide variety of animals use tools, and some surprises are among them. 1 Examples involving invertebrates, reptiles, fish, birds, and mammals show different levels of sophistication ...

It's well known that chimpanzees, birds, and many other "smart" animals make and use tools. What we currently know about animal tool behavior has recently been reviewed in a wonderful book by Robert ...

Pioneering primatologist Jane Goodall has died at age 91. These are her five biggest contributions to how we understand about our closest living relatives. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

The wolf seemed to know exactly what she was doing. She dove into the water, fetched a fishing float and brought it to shore. She then waded back in and tugged on a rope connected to the float. She ...

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