#Galicia has just greenlit an experimental octopus farm, a decision that goes against the growing international momentum to BAN this cruel practice. Backed by seafood giant #Profand, this farm will confine solitary, extremely intelligent animals in overcrowded tanks, causing immense stress and suffering.
#Octopuses are not livestock. They are sentient beings with complex nervous systems, capable of problem-solving, tool use, and even recognising faces.
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Octopuses have three hearts: two just to pump blood through the gills and one more to circulate it to the organs. The circulating heart stops beating while an octopus swims, as swimming puts a lot of pressure on their bodies, making it harder for their hearts to pump blood.
#science #sciencefacts #octopus #octopuses #heart #swimming #swimmingisexhausting
Octopuses (and some other cephalopods) can rewrite their RNA on the fly to adapt to changes in their environment. This allows them to tweak how their neurons function, helping them survive in different temperatures or even enhance their intelligence.
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"Most animals would think twice before interacting with large sharks, many of which are the ocean‘s top predators. That wasn’t the case for this octopus. In 2023, scientists spotted an eight-armed cephalopod riding on a 10-foot mako shark—and their video of the bizarre journey is now available to view. You can watch it above."
Sorry, chimps. Oxford professor says #octopuses will rule #Earth after #humans.
https://www.upworthy.com/most-intelligent-species-after-humans
Octopus rides shark, cute food creations, dog loves to be with squirrels, greedy hamster, and more.
https://cutetropolis.com/2025/03/24/links-shark-topus-pocalypse-palooza/
#Cats #CuteFood #Dogs #Hamsters #Kittens #Octopuses #Pups #Sharks #Squirrels
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