Prelims 2023 · Environment · Question 29
Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrap insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?
Answer
Orangutan
- (a) Fishing cat) Fishing cats are semi-aquatic carnivores known for catching fish with paws; they are not known for making stick tools to extract insects. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (b) Orangutan) Orangutans are among the few non-human animals known to make and use simple tools, including sticks to extract insects from holes in trees or wood. Verdict: Correct.
- (c) Otter) Otters use objects like stones to break shellfish, but stick-tool use for scraping insects from holes is not their known behavior. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (d) Sloth bear) Sloth bears feed heavily on termites and ants using claws and snouts, but they do not make stick tools for this purpose. Verdict: Incorrect.