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

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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Watch how intentional every move is 😍👏 When this wolf needed to reach the bait tucked inside a crab trap, she figured out how to use the trap itself to get her meal. This moment is the first recorded evidence of a wolf deliberately using a human tool, and we break down every step of her process so you can see exactly how she solved it. For more awesome animal stories, follow Erica on Instagram: thedo.do/erica_thedodo and TikTok: thedo.do/ericathedodo | The Dodo