Octopuses Utilize Mirrors to Locate Hidden Food

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Published: 2026-06-05
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily
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A recent study by Dartmouth researchers found that octopuses can learn to use mirrors to locate food that is not directly visible. This cognitive ability, previously observed mainly in certain vertebrates, demonstrates sophisticated spatial thinking in cephalopods. The discovery expands current understanding of octopus intelligence.

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