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Octopus (Octopus vulgaris)

Tool Use Found in Octopuses

Source: Wired

When we think of intelligent animals, we usually think of mammals, such as dolphins and dogs. So it might be surprising to learn that a creature that seems much more primitive—the octopus—is capable of planning, strategizing, and using tools.

This entry was posted in Animal Intelligence and tagged Science & Nature on December 1, 2024 by Mikki Gibson.

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