Octopuses Hunt With Fish – and Punch Those That Don’t Cooperate! 🐙

Summary:


  1. Unlikely Partners
    A new study reveals that octopuses (Octopus cyanea) team up with fish to hunt on the seafloor, often involving multiple fish species in coordinated efforts.

  2. Punching to Organize
    Researchers observed the octopuses punching fish that were not cooperating, suggesting a level of intelligence and control in guiding the group’s hunting strategy.

  3. Intelligence Markers
    This behavior highlights that octopuses possess intelligence and decision-making capabilities, previously believed to be unique to vertebrates, challenging our understanding of animal sentience.

Read more at: NBC News