Octopuses can open jars, solve puzzles and change color in a split second. A new study from the University of Vienna suggests that part of the explanation may be hidden in an unexpected place: the way their DNA is twisted and looped inside their cells. An Ancient Reshuffle Octopuses, squid and cuttlefish belong to a group called the coleoid cephalopods, whose common … [Read more...] about Scientists may have found a clue to why octopuses are so smart
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If Humans Die Out, Octopuses Already Have the Chops to Build the Next Civilization, Scientist Claims
Earth is no stranger to extinctions. As scientists have discerned from fossil records, species on Earth have already passed through five mass extinction events in the planet’s lifetime, including the last mass extinction roughly 65 million years ago that wiped out the dinosaurs. Now, scientists believe we might be in the midst of another. Humans’ impact on biodiversity—via … [Read more...] about If Humans Die Out, Octopuses Already Have the Chops to Build the Next Civilization, Scientist Claims
The Intelligence of Cephalopods: Solving Complex Problems with Ease
Cephalopods are a group of marine animals that include octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish. These creatures are known for their impressive intelligence, which allows them to solve complex problems and understand their environment better than most other animals in the ocean. One such example of the intelligence of cephalopods can be seen in a test where an octopus is shown … [Read more...] about The Intelligence of Cephalopods: Solving Complex Problems with Ease