Some people may feel like an octopus after taking MDMA, but does an octopus roll like a human? The answer, according to new research published today in Current Biology, is yes. A relatively antisocial, solitary species of octopus became more social, engaged, and generally interested in its surroundings after being given the party drug. Why would you want to medicate an … [Read more...] about Researchers Gave Ecstasy To Octopuses, and They Were Much Friendlier as a Result
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In the United Kingdom, Octopuses, Squid, and Lobsters Are Recognized As Sentient Beings
Welcome to the club of sentient beings, lobsters, octopuses, and squid (at least in the UK). In its Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, the UK government has formally included decapod crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, and crayfish) and cephalopod mollusks (octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish). This implies they are now considered "sentient entities" in the United Kingdom. The … [Read more...] about In the United Kingdom, Octopuses, Squid, and Lobsters Are Recognized As Sentient Beings
Strange Video Depicts A Swarm Of Octopuses Crawling Out Of The Sea And Invading A Beach
Hundreds of Octopuses crept out of the sea onto a Welsh beach in an incredibly rare marine phenomenon. "Approximately 25 of these animals were observed crawling out of the sea at night here in New Quay on Friday," says Brett Stones, who recorded the footage and offers local dolphin-watching tours. Stones claimed he assisted in collecting the creatures and returning them to the … [Read more...] about Strange Video Depicts A Swarm Of Octopuses Crawling Out Of The Sea And Invading A Beach