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- Smithsonian.com, March 12, 2012
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3. Hiding in a Coconut
We once thought that, as humans, we were the only animals sophisticated enough to use tools. But other mammals and birds have proven that assumption wrong—even one clever invertebrate. See for yourself. In this neat footage captured in Indonesia, veined octopuses use coconut shells to hide. When they are not hiding, they “stilt-walk” across the ocean floor gripping the shells with their eight legs.
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Comments (3)
Thank you so much for this video! These men deserved to be able to live their lives with dignity.
Posted by christie meyer on June 16,2012 | 03:50 PM
Thanks for the video and information
Posted by Michael Aigner on April 26,2012 | 09:58 PM
Very Nice thaks for the video and info!! Ana Bikic
Posted by Ana Bikic on April 23,2012 | 05:38 PM