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3 articles tagged with “Octopus”
Jun 3, 2026
A Day in the Life of an Octopus
Follow an octopus through a reef day — barricading its den at dawn, vanishing by camouflage, defending its home, then emerging at dusk to hunt and solve problems.
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May 29, 2026
The 12 Smartest Animals on Earth, Ranked
From tool-making crows to jar-opening octopuses and counting honeybees, these are the 12 smartest animals on Earth — ranked by problem-solving, self-awareness and tool use.
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May 9, 2026
7 Myths About Octopuses, Debunked
Octopuses aren’t mindless, their blood is blue, and they have arms (not tentacles) — 7 octopus myths debunked, including the truth about their "nine brains".
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