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Macaque monkeys are found in Buddhist temples in Lop Buri, Japan.
Macaque monkeys are found in Buddhist temples in Lop Buri, Japan.
False
Female monkeys teach their babies how to floss their teeth.
Female monkeys teach their babies how to floss their teeth.
True
Octopuses are not smart and cannot use tools.
Octopuses are not smart and cannot use tools.
False
Octopuses store coconut shells for later use.
Octopuses store coconut shells for later use.
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Crows are not smart and cannot use tools.
Crows are not smart and cannot use tools.
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The story of the thirsty crow is just a myth and not based on real events.
The story of the thirsty crow is just a myth and not based on real events.
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Only one crow was able to solve the problem of raising the water level in a jar.
Only one crow was able to solve the problem of raising the water level in a jar.
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Macaque monkeys use human hair to clean their teeth.
Macaque monkeys use human hair to clean their teeth.
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Octopuses use coconut shells as food.
Octopuses use coconut shells as food.
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Study Notes
Animals That Use Tools
- Macaque monkeys in Lop Buri, Thailand, use human hair to floss their teeth.
- Female monkeys teach their babies how to floss by demonstrating the process slowly.
Octopuses as Tool Users
- Octopuses are intelligent and use tools, such as coconut shells, for protection.
- They use coconut shells as a hiding place when they can't find a suitable alternative.
- Some octopuses even collect and store coconut shells for later use.
Crows and Problem-Solving
- Crows are capable of using tools to solve problems, as demonstrated in the experiment with a jar of water and a worm.
- A crow dropped stones into the jar to raise the water level, allowing it to access the worm.
- This behavior is not unique to one crow, as multiple crows were able to solve the problem in the same way.
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Description
Explore the fascinating ways in which animals like monkeys, octopuses, and crows use tools to solve problems and adapt to their environments. Learn about their unique behaviors and clever strategies.
