Octopuses given Rubik's Cubes to find out if they have a favourite tentacle

[Bucky]

Octopuses given Rubik's Cubes to find out if they have a favourite tentacle

Marine experts have given 25 octopuses a Rubik's Cube each in a study aimed at easing their stress levels in captivity.

Scientists believe the intelligent sea creatures have a preferred arm out of eight that they use to feed and investigate with.

They are now testing this theory with a month-long observation project in which the octopuses will be given food and toys to play with.

They will then record whether the creatures use a specific limb to pick up the object or if they are octidextrous.

In preliminary results, scientists on the project have determined that octopuses cannot solve Rubik's cubes.


(okay, I made up that sentence)

[redqueen]

1. Octidextrous is my new favorite word.