Coconut-carrying octopus
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Uploaded by museumvictoria on Dec 14, 2009
Veined Octopus, Amphioctopus marginatus, showing sophisticated tool use behaviour. Footage shot by Dr Julian Finn of Museum Victoria.
Finn, J.K., T. Tregenza and M.D. Norman. (2009) Defensive tool use in a coconut-carrying octopus, Current Biology, Volume 19, Issue 23, R1069-R1070, 15 December 2009
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Great galloping octopi, Batman!
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They are so smart! I could study them all day! Too cool!
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That is really cute when he pulls the two coconuts around himself.
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@1992jamo I don't know that.... AHHH!!!!
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hermit octopus =)
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An octopus is one of the only sea animals that will actively search for and store cocnuts and other things to use as protection - it's called "fort building" and is a sign of great intelligence. So cool!
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That wanna be hermit crab
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That was so funny... Haha xd
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One day they will take over the world.
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He's been watching The Flintstones too much...
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How much is the waterspeed velocity of an unladen octopus?
TheAngryGazebo 6 months ago 85
@TheAngryGazebo What do you mean? African or European octopus?
1992jamo 6 months ago 57