Tag: animal intelligence

  • Why Octopuses Are Throwing Shells at Targets They Seem to Dislike

    Why Octopuses Are Throwing Shells at Targets They Seem to Dislike

    Octopuses have long been seen as mysterious and astonishingly intelligent animals, but new research from the waters of Australia and New Zealand has revealed something far more unexpected. Scientists studying the gloomy octopus observed a behavior that is so unusual in the animal world that it challenges long-held assumptions about how creatures without bones, tools,…

  • Ghost the Giant Pacific Octopus Captures Hearts in Her Final Moments

    Ghost the Giant Pacific Octopus Captures Hearts in Her Final Moments

    In the dim, blue light of the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California, a quiet farewell is unfolding. Behind a glass pane once alive with graceful, swirling arms, the water now shimmers empty. The star of this story, a giant Pacific octopus named Ghost, is hidden away from public view, tending to thousands…

  • SCIENTIST PREDICTS OCTOPUSES WOULD TAKEOVER THE WORLD IF HUMANS DIED OUT

    SCIENTIST PREDICTS OCTOPUSES WOULD TAKEOVER THE WORLD IF HUMANS DIED OUT

    What if humanity’s reign on Earth came to an abrupt end? Who, or what, would step up to fill the void we leave behind? While the idea of a robotic uprising or the dominance of primates may come to mind, scientists suggest a far more unexpected contender: octopuses. These mysterious eight-limbed creatures, known for their…

  • Research Shows How Truly Empathic Elephants Can Be

    Research Shows How Truly Empathic Elephants Can Be

    When we think of elephants, their impressive size and remarkable memory often come to mind, but these gentle giants are far more complex than we’ve imagined. New research reveals that elephants possess an emotional depth that rivals humans, with behaviors that suggest they can feel empathy. From comforting their distressed companions to forming protective bonds,…