I thought animals using tools was very interesting. For
example, this video shows rooks raising water levels that they could not reach
with their beak using stones or nuts to raise the water level. Birds also use
sticks as tools to reach insects from logs, trees, and other hard-to-reach
areas. Bowerbirds use intricate designs and "decorations" such as
glass, plastic, beads, rocks, and other colorful items, such as clothes pins,
bottle caps, etc. to make beautiful nests to attract mates. It is truly fascinating how animals can use
various tools to adapt to specific challenges or adversity or to make their
daily tasks easier.
They are just as smart as us, well maybe smarter! While I was teaching I showed a video to my students on otters and it showed how they used they belly's and rocks to break open clam shells!! Genius!
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