Stranded Octopus Thanks Woman for Saving Its Life Before Heading Back to Sea

Stranded Octopus Thanks Woman for Saving Its Life Before Heading Back to Sea
A stock photo of an octopus Illustration - Shutterstock
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With each passing year, scientists learn more and more about some of the most intelligent animals on our planet. No, we’re not talking about primates here—it’s the octopus. These incredible sea creatures have stunned researchers for decades with their exploits, pulling levers to get food, stacking rocks to hide their dens, escaping from aquarium tanks, and using tools to lure and kill their prey. But what’s really special about these cephalopods is their personality.

Scientists estimate that octopuses have the same level of intelligence, if not greater, than dogs (Illustration - Shutterstock | <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/visit-mister-octopus-1215208249?src=a1lFKiamI3KdAL_TLWq9IQ-1-32">Valq</a>)
Scientists estimate that octopuses have the same level of intelligence, if not greater, than dogs Illustration - Shutterstock | Valq