Why The Octopus is So Incredibly Intelligent

The octopus is one of the smartest creatures alive on earth today—and they have tons of strange and amazing adaptations that help them live their best lives underwater. In this episode of SciShow, Michael Aranda shows us what we humans can learn from Octopi, and how they can help us live up to our potential. Let's go!

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