Scuba divers have supplied scientists with 13 film clips and three detailed descriptions of coral reef fish using rocks as anvils to break open hard-shelled sea creatures. The authors of a study ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Scientists have debunked the belief that using tools is unique to mammals and birds, after documenting tropical fish that smash shellfish against rocks to open and eat the meat, in a fascinating new ...

A new study has found fish using tools to open shellfish. Tool use is when creatures use an item to achieve to a goal, like getting food or water, communicating, grooming or as a form defence. Many ...

A wolf was filmed pulling bait out of a submerged crab trap — with some experts howling with glee that it could be the first documented evidence of the beasts using tools. The female wolf was recently ...