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13132565. Orange-dotted tuskfish, Choerodon anchorago, taking a small bivalve
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13132565. Orange-dotted tuskfish, Choerodon anchorago, taking a small bivalve
Orange-dotted tuskfish, Choerodon anchorago, taking a small bivalve (shell) in the mouth. They use to breack this mollusk shells on hard corals. In this process they are using a tool; crack open shellfish, extract food that is out of reach. Tool use by animals is a phenomenon in which an animal uses any kind of tool in order to achieve a goal such as acquiring food and water, grooming, defense, recreation or construction. Originally thought to be a skill possessed only by humans, some tool use requires a sophisticated level of cognition. There is considerable discussion about the definition of what constitutes a tool and therefore which behaviours can be considered true examples of tool use. A wide range of animals, including mammals, birds, fish, cephalopods, and insects, are considered to use tools. Australia Date
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Orange-dotted Tuskfish - The Master Chef of the Oceanic Kitchen!
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. In this photo, we witness the incredible culinary skills of the Orange-dotted tuskfish, Choerodon anchorago. With finesse and precision, this vibrant fish is caught in action as it cleverly uses a tool to crack open a small bivalve shell. Move over Gordon Ramsay, there's a new chef in town! Known for their resourcefulness, these intelligent creatures have discovered that hard corals make the perfect kitchen countertop for their seafood feasts. Armed with their trusty tool, they effortlessly extract mouthwatering morsels that would otherwise be out of reach. Tool use by animals has long been considered an exclusive human trait. However, our underwater friends are proving us wrong! From mammals to birds and even insects, a wide range of species showcase remarkable problem-solving abilities. As we marvel at this extraordinary behavior captured off the coast of Australia on March 27th, 2020, let's take a moment to appreciate nature's ingenuity. The ocean is teeming with colorful life and hidden talents waiting to be discovered. So next time you're enjoying some delicious seafood delicacies or admiring your favorite celebrity chef on TV, remember that beneath those waves lies an aquatic world where even fish can become master chefs!
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