A guy makes friends with an octopus that appears to be about as friendly as a dog.
Now, the octopus is a remarkably intelligent animal. But here’s the interesting thing: The octopus is related to some plenty stupid animals. That guy might not have had as much luck with a clam.
See, for example: Is the octopus a second genesis of intelligence? Can its strange powers provide insights for robotics or the human mind?
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Scientists clash over why octopuses are smart. New findings show, the brainy seafood breaks all the rules about why some life forms are smart.
There is a lot of intelligence in nature.