In 2024, a hidden camera captured footage of a wolf stealing the bait from a crab trap, which some researchers suggest constitutes the first reported tool use by a wild wolf. While captive canids—like dogs and dingoes—have been observed using tools to solve problems, this new study highlights the adaptability and cleverness of wild wolves and sparks debate over what constitutes tool use. Learn more about signs of animal intelligence and what wolves are really capable of: https://on.natgeo.com/48

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