‘I Couldn’t Believe My Eyes’: Wild Wolf Seen Using Tool in Stunning First
Wolves are known for their instincts, not for using tools—but new footage from coastal British Columbia challenges that assumption. Researchers documenting an invasive crab eradication effort discovered a female wolf methodically retrieving a submerged trap: swimming to the buoy, hauling the line ashore, and tearing into the netting to reach the bait. The sequence, published in Ecology and Evolution, is being described as the first potential tool use ever recorded in wild wolves. It’s a striking reminder of how much we still have to learn about these animals’ intelligence and adaptability. Read the full article on Science Alert. Watch what all the fuss is about below.
Josh Wolsky
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