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No Such Thing As A Fish

535: No Such Thing As An Inside-Out Dolphin

Jun 13, 2024
Marine biologist Helen Scales and the hosts discuss intelligent octopuses, male emperor penguins balancing eggs, hermit crabs using bottle caps as shells, and the impact of human hair coats. They also touch on architectural designs, environmental issues, and strategies for island ownership.
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  • Octopuses demonstrate high intelligence through interactive behavior like peekaboo.
  • Male emperor penguins adapt to extreme cold by balancing on their heels and huddling.

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Octopus Interaction and Intelligence

Interacting with an octopus in Brittany, the speaker played peekaboo with it, and the octopus seemed to play along, displaying signs of intelligence by intriguingly interacting. The octopus showcased its adaptive abilities by changing color and texture in response to stimuli, demonstrating a complex and interesting behavior. The speaker even attempted to hide from the octopus, leading to a unique and engaging interaction that highlighted the octopus's remarkable intelligence and curiosity.

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