Archerfish Research Paper

One of the most wondered about odysseys of the body is the human brain. The brain controls your actions. The brain determines how intelligent you are. The brain may be the single most vital object in your life. For years, scientist have thought that the human brain was more developed than that of the animal. For centuries, the human race has thought that animal were no where close to the intelligence of humans. However, this may not be the case. Through extensive scientific studies, certain animal species have been proven to be able to comprehend the use of tools. They may not be able to use the same tools that we have been able to use, such as the hammer and the nail, but they have developed some of their own tools.

One exemplary case of animals using tools can be found in the Toxotes jaculator, also known as the archerfish. The archerfish form of tools are similar to the action of the water pistol. The archerfish swims just beneath the surface of the water. This is so it can be able to see plants that are overhanging above the water. Whenever the fish spots an insect on an overhanging plant, it does something amazing. Just like a water pistol, the archerfish then shoots out a jet of water so it can hit the insect, causing it to fall into the water, thus allowing the archerfish to eat it. The jet of water can extend all the way to twelve feet. Just as we thought the first water pistol was invented as a childhood toy for a hot summer's day, the first water pistol was created by the archerfish as a tool for survival.
Humans may have a higher intelligence, but that does not mean that animals are far behind. Animals have developed the ability to use tools, much like humans can. Whether it be the archerfish or the sea otter, animals are capable of using tools. Maybe one day we can be able to know how animals can use