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Video: Intelligent octopus proves invertebrates can use tools

An octopus has been filmed collecting coconut shells to make a shelter, providing the first evidence of an invertebrate animal using tools.
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:04
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ridley
16 Dec 2009 01:55p.m.

Well lets hope they left it there and not scooped it up to put in a tank to study and watch it die as they usually do.
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