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When sea otters lose their favorite foods, they can use tools to go after new ones

When sea otters lose their favorite foods, they can use tools to go after new ones

Update: 2024-05-20
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Some otters rely on tools to bust open hard-shelled prey items like snails, and a new study suggests this tool use is helping them to survive as their favorite, easier-to-eat foods disappear.
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When sea otters lose their favorite foods, they can use tools to go after new ones

When sea otters lose their favorite foods, they can use tools to go after new ones

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