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If you've ever watched an animal sleep and wondered what they're dreaming about, science has the answers.

Most humans might be right-handed, but plenty of other animals have a preferred hand (or whatever they've got instead of hands) too. The more general term is lateralization, and it's found in everything from kangaroos to octopuses.<br/>

It might surprise you but cephalopods have a pretty good fossil record, with one major exception. If squids were swimming around in the same oceans as their closest cousins, where did all the squids go?

With their squishy bodies and color-changing abilities, octopuses and other cephalopods already look like our planet’s resident aliens. But researchers have discovered yet another thing that separates them from most other animals on...

With their squishy bodies and color-changing abilities, octopuses and other cephalopods already look like our planet’s resident aliens. But researchers have discovered yet another thing that separates them from most other animals on Earth!

Octopuses are smart! They play with toys, pull off daring escapes, and are masters of disguise. But they're also smart in a lot of ways that the human mind probably can't comprehend. For example, they basically have independent brains in...

ctopuses have the ability to solve puzzles, learn through observation, and even use tools - just like humans. But what makes octopus intelligence so amazing is that it comes from a biological structure completely different from ours....

Joe went behind the scenes at Monterey Bay Aquarium to meet the Giant Pacific Octopus, a powerful and curious creature that challenges many of our notions of intelligence!

You're probably aware that nature has come up with some pretty fascinating animal adaptations over the millennia, and in general, the stranger the adaptation, the more important it is to that organism. Today on SciShow News, Hank has...

Octopuses and other cephalopods can squirt ink when threatened, but the forms the ink takes can go way beyond your typical smokescreen.

Octopuses have tons of strange and amazing adaptations that help them live their best lives underwater. And those incredible traits could help us in many ways.

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All octopuses start out as teeny, tiny plankton, and most grow up to settle down on the seafloor. The blanket octopus, however, never settles down, and spends its life wandering the open ocean.

What has eight arms, three hearts, and and lives in the ocean? An octopus! Join Jessi and Squeaks as they take a dive into the amazing world of the super weird, super smart octopus!

Welcome back to Bizarre Beasts: Season Zero, where we are remastering episodes of Bizarre Beasts that were originally created for Vlogbrothers. This episode, the dumbo octopus, the cephalopod that uses "ears" for efficient swimming and...

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This video explores the fascinating and diverse birthing styles of male seahorses and octopuses. Male seahorses undergo a unique process where they carry and give birth to fully formed...

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The octopus possesses a multitude of superpowers that set it apart from other creatures. With nine brains distributed throughout its body, hyper intelligence, remarkable flexibility,...

In this video, the teacher discusses the fascinating world of octopuses, highlighting their ancient origins, short lifespans, multiple hearts and brains, intelligence, contortionist abilities, and unique defense mechanism of shooting...

An octopus can behave in extraordinary ways to avoid being eaten.
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All animals are either vertebrates with a backbone...

This video addresses the critical environmental challenges facing octopuses, including the effects of climate change, ocean pollution, and noise pollution on their survival. It explores how rising ocean temperatures, plastic waste, and...

This video takes a deep dive into the diverse world of octopus species, ranging from the commonly studied Octopus vulgaris to the unique characteristics of species like the California Two Spot, Caribbean Reef, and Dumbo octopuses. It...

This video delves into the life cycle of an octopus, from its beginning as one of thousands of tiny eggs to its development into an adult. It explores the challenges faced by octopus larvae in the ocean's food chain, the rapid growth...

This video takes viewers on a journey through aquatic biomes, covering both marine and freshwater environments. It explores the adaptations and diversity of life in these habitats, from the colorful coral reefs and their resident...

This video delves into the fascinating world of octopuses, revealing their unique anatomy and remarkable abilities. From the structure of their bodies to their extraordinary features like blue blood, venomous beaks, and jet propulsion,...