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Octopus Intelligence Is Independently Evolved
- Octopuses evolved intelligence independently, diverging from our lineage 750 million years ago.
- This leads to unique brain anatomy and potentially completely different cognitive and sensory experiences.
Sensory Worlds Diverse and Alien
- Sensory apparatus varies wildly between species, shaping their experience of the world.
- Octopuses perceive colorblind underwater environments with unique mechanisms, challenging our assumptions.
Octopus Coconut Shell Shelter Trick
- An octopus near Indonesia uses coconut shells as portable shelters by assembling halves.
- This behavior blurs tool use and reveals remarkable problem-solving strategies underwater.