And how did they learn to do it? Ellie and Emma discuss what tool use actually is and the species that have adapted specific instruments to achieve a desired goal. From Veronika the cow to Jane Goodall we explore how far tool use has come and what the possibilities are for species and tools of the future.

Fact check:

• Research about ravens
• Evidence that humans are better than chimps at solving puzzles
• News about Veronika the cow
• An overview of animals using tools
• News of wolves using tools too
• A mason bee carrying objects as it flies
• A video of fish doing stuff