Dolphins Use Seashells to Scoop Up Fish and Eat Them in Rare Hunting Behavior The discovery of dolphins using seashells to catch prey has sparked interest among researchers.
This behavior, known as shelling, was observed in different parts of Australia, suggesting that dolphins may be developing complex problem solving skills independently.
Shelling is not unique to dolphins; other animals use tools to obtain food. Chimpanzees crack open nuts with rocks, elephants swat flies with branches, and crows craft hooks from twigs to catch prey.