A wolf in British Columbia was captured on video pulling a crab trap out of the water to eat the bait inside, marking the first evidence of possible tool use by the animals, researchers say. | CBS News

Researchers in western Canada captured rare footage of a wild wolf hauling a crab trap out of deep water. The wolf pulled in the buoy, dragged the line to shore and chewed through the trap to reach the bait. Scientists say this may be the first known example of tool use in wild wolves. The discovery came after traps set to control invasive crabs kept mysteriously appearing on shore. Cameras later revealed a single female wolf performing the entire sequence. #canada #wildlife #science #wolves #re

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/44

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