Smart octopus can use tools

Published: 15 December 2009 y., Tuesday
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Is the octopus even smarter than first thought? According to researchers in Australia, the answer is a certain yes.  

One species was observed in waters around Indonesia using tools to protect itself. 

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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