November 1, 2006
Octopus: Genius of the deep
New research has shown that octopuses and their cousins, the squid and cuttlefish, are far more intelligent than previously thought. They can experience suffering and are capable of complex thought, even to the extent of using tools. The discovery has provoked a rethink by the EU, which may give them the same legal protections as monkeys.
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