Animal Tool Use and Intelligence

The video discusses how an animal uses its propulsive siphon like a leaf blower to clear sand from a shell, demonstrating tool use. Tool use is a sign of intelligence, and only 0.1% of animals are known to use tools, placing them in an exclusive group.

What does the animal use its propulsive siphon for?

• To communicate with others

• To catch prey

• To clear sand from its shell

• To swim faster

What is the scientific term for using an object to solve a problem?

• Problem-solving

• Adaptive learning

• Cognitive behavior

• Tool use

Why is tool use considered a sign of intelligence?

• It requires physical strength

• It involves complex thinking

• It is a common behavior

• It is easy to learn

What percentage of animals are known to use tools?

• 5%

• 10%

• 0.1%

• 1%

What does making a hideout with tools signify for the animal?

• It shows the animal is aggressive

• It places the animal in an exclusive group

• It is a common behavior

• It indicates the animal is endangered