Lol i like that

Question

You’re not going to believe this, but octopuses sometimes slap fish like a salty little drama at the bottom of the sea.

Marine biologists were filming group hunts. Octopuses and fish often team up, each bringing a skill to the table. The fish are scouts. The octopus is the lockpicker, pulling prey from tight spaces.

Then something wild shows up on camera. An octopus winds up with one arm and snaps a quick jab at a fish partner. No bite. No chase. Just a clean slap.

Sometimes it makes sense. The fish was freeloading or blocking. A sharp smack says move it, buddy. Nature can be strict about teamwork.

But other times, the slap looks random. No food nearby. No real threat. Just a pop and the fish flinches. Scientists think it can be a way to punish, to keep order, or maybe to blow off steam. We see a flash of personality in that moment, and it’s hard not to feel something about it.

Brie · Accepted Answer

They're assuming it's random because they haven't picked up on external factors that could lead them to a conclusion. They're guessing.

Luke · Answer

I think this is the sole reason the u.k. has classed them as sentient 😂

Tino · Answer

Damn I’m starting to like octopuses, professional haters lol

𝑨𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒍.. · Answer

Octopus be like: somebody has to keep this reef in line.
😂

Lol i like that

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They're assuming it's random because they haven't picked up on external factors that could lead them to a conclusion. They're guessing.

I think this is the sole reason the u.k. has classed them as sentient 😂

Damn I’m starting to like octopuses, professional haters lol

Octopus be like: somebody has to keep this reef in line. 😂

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