"Bizarre" Octupuses carry coconuts for use as shelter.

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"Bizarre" Octupuses carry coconuts for use as shelter.

Post by Philondra » 16 Dec 2009, 12:01

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news ... rying.html

You totally can't make this stuff up -- this species of octopus found off the coast of Indonesia has been found carrying coconut shells to uses as makeshift shelter and protection. Scientists say that it is the first example of an invertebrate capable of using tools. Fascinating stuff.

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Post by Lionhearted » 16 Dec 2009, 14:15

Its amazing - particularly when you watch it - smart creatures they are

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