Summary:
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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. -
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. -
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