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Why the Octopus Brain is so Extraordinary

An octopus is a lot brainier than you might imagine considering one of its closest...
Thu, 11/02/2017 - 09:54
A screenshot from the video showing a fiddler crab with a large claw.
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Claws Out: Fiddler Crabs Do Battle

Male fiddler crabs each have a single super-sized claw that they use as a weapon to...
Tue, 09/03/2013 - 16:18
Screenshot from the "Masters of Disguise" video showing a spotted octopus on the seafloor.
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Masters of Disguise

Octopuses are colorblind, but manage to blend into the background seamlessly—or...
Tue, 10/01/2013 - 15:23
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