Cephalopod

7 sea creatures we can’t believe are real

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7 sea creatures we can’t believe are real
7 sea creatures we can’t believe are real

These are the weird reasons octopuses change shape and color

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These are the weird reasons octopuses change shape and color
These are the weird reasons octopuses change shape and color

When it’s too cold, these octopuses just rewire their brains

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When it’s too cold, these octopuses just rewire their brains
When it’s too cold, these octopuses just rewire their brains

Cuttlefish

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Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish

Which optical illusions can animals see?

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Which optical illusions can animals see?
Which optical illusions can animals see?

What are ammonites, and how did they come to rule the prehistoric seas?

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What are ammonites, and how did they come to rule the prehistoric seas?
What are ammonites, and how did they come to rule the prehistoric seas?

Cuttlefish glasses, counting strings, and other novel tools

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Cuttlefish glasses, counting strings, and other novel tools
Cuttlefish glasses, counting strings, and other novel tools

Color-changing animals, explained

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Color-changing animals, explained
Color-changing animals, explained

This ancient sea creature fossilized in tree resin. How'd that happen?

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This ancient sea creature fossilized in tree resin. How'd that happen?
This ancient sea creature fossilized in tree resin. How'd that happen?

Seashell Souvenirs Are Killing Protected Marine Life

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Seashell Souvenirs Are Killing Protected Marine Life
Seashell Souvenirs Are Killing Protected Marine Life
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