How an Octopus Can Squeeze into a Beer Can
Researchers led by Wenci Xin studied three common octopuses and four juvenile Mexican octopuses in an acrylic box, testing their ability to pass through holes sized relative to eye distance. The common octopuses used a three‑step maneuver for large holes and a four‑step method for small holes, while the Mexican octopuses avoided small holes entirely.
Source: How an Octopus Can Squeeze into a Beer Can — Nautilus
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