Scientists gave an octopus a mirror. Here’s what happened next
A study published in Current Biology reveals that octopuses can learn to use mirrors to locate hidden food, demonstrating advanced spatial reasoning. This is the first time such cognitive ability has been observed in invertebrates.
Why it matters
This discovery challenges previous assumptions about invertebrate intelligence and the evolution of self-awareness.
A new study published in the journal Current Biology recently found that octopuses can learn how to use mirrors to locate food hidden from view in an impressive feat of spatial thinking never before observed in invertebrates .
Scientific reporting based on peer-reviewed research.
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