An Octopus with a Rubik’s Cube
Marine experts have given 25 octopuses (octopi?) a Rubik’s Cube each in a study aimed at easing their stress levels in captivity. Scientists believe the intelligent sea creatures have a preferred arm out of eight that they use to feed and investigate with. They are now testing this theory with a month-long observation project in which the octopuses will be given food and toys to play with. Read the full story here.
Thanks to Dark Roasted Blend for the tip!
I am pretty sure the octopi can do a better job then me.
↓ Quote | Posted February 9, 2009, 8:22 PMDon’t forget Nannerpuss
↓ Quote | Posted February 10, 2009, 10:41 PMOof..that thing is grossss. Though Fried Calamari is quite delish.
↓ Quote | Posted February 11, 2009, 8:27 PMSacred excretion! Vision of said photograph on canvas, laminator one Patrick Maxcy! Asterisk-fish the interest maximal.
↓ Quote | Posted February 12, 2009, 11:22 PMI’ve always been fascinated by octopuses, and the question posed in the article has been around a long time. The way I understand it, the prevailing thought is that an octopus might reach for something, but at least in its “main brain” does not know which tentacle is being used. A similar question, about the cowfish you posted recently! I stare at that fish in the doctor’s tank, wondering how that little guy synchronizes his little propeller fins so well!
↓ Quote | Posted May 25, 2011, 1:54 AMThe undersea kingdom never ceases to amaze…