Octopuses can use mirrors to hunt! In a recent experiment, scientists tested whether octopuses could use mirrors as a tool. Because octopuses are skilled hunters, the researchers had them try to hunt crabs using mirrors. The results showed that octopuses understand that a mirror reflects the location of an object, rather than just reacting to the reflection in hopes of getting a reward.
🎙️Nora Bradford
📸Mary Kieseler
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