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Wolves in Canada spotted using line to pull up crab traps in first possible tool use by the species
Researchers recorded gray wolves dragging crab traps ashore to access bait, sparking debate on whether this behavior counts as tool use or advanced problem-solving.
- Researchers have captured video of wild wolves in British Columbia pulling crab traps from the sea by their lines to access bait, suggesting possible tool use by the species.
- The footage shows a wolf towing a buoy and a crab trap ashore, leading researchers to believe wolves may learn from one another.
- Artelle, a researcher, expressed awe at the wolves' intelligence, stating, 'We had to pick our jaws off the floor.'
- Housty emphasized the intelligence of the species, noting, 'From a traditional perspective, we've always known that wolves are very intelligent beings.
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Researchers have filmed wild wolves in British Columbia pulling crab traps out of the sea using their lines to eat the bait they contained. This is the first evidence of possible use of tools by these animals.
·Montreal, Canada
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