5 Animals That Don't Just Use Tools, But Actually Manufacture Them
Discover the five species that blur the line between instinct and engineering by physically modifying objects to create functional tools.

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Facts about the animal kingdom, geology, extreme weather, and the diverse ecosystems of planet Earth.
Discover the five species that blur the line between instinct and engineering by physically modifying objects to create functional tools.

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