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Ants

The ant Aphaenogaster senilis
The ant Aphaenogaster senilis Photo: J. Coelho

Several ant species are known to use tools, usually because they want to transport liquid. In a 2020 study, researchers watched fire ants move grains of sand in order to siphon sugar water out of containers. In another experiment, funnel ants were seen using pieces of sponge and paper—not items they would naturally be familiar with—to soak up liquid food and carry it to their nest.