Octopus

Are octopuses deemed aliens of the ocean?

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24 mins

Explore how octopuses adapt to their environments along with their reproduction strategy and their responses to substances like MDMA. Discover how these intelligent creatures utilize their unique nervous systems to overcome challenges and engage with their surroundings.

Ep 1:

Meet the Alien Next Door

Octopuses split from our evolutionary path 500 million years ago, yet think with nine semi-independent brains. Discover how their arms taste, decide, and even improvise like jazz musicians.

Ep 2:

Skin, Drugs, and One Last Dance

From living, light-bending skin to solitary hunters dancing on MDMA, octopuses defy expectation—then gamble everything on one final act of motherhood before vanishing forever.

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Brandon

Level 7 · 9 mo ago

Actually looked up the MDMA thing bc I was skeptical, but Gül Dölen really proved they have serotonin binding sites. The fact they started hugging is so cute considering they usually hate everyone.