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How Smart Is an Octopus: Unveiling the Intelligence of the Sea’s Enigmatic Creature

Watercolor illustration of a blue octopus.

Octopuses are renowned for their sophisticated cognitive abilities, ranging from complex problem-solving to exhibiting behaviors that indicate a high level of intelligence and awareness. They possess a central brain and a unique nervous system with millions of neurons distributed across their arms, demonstrating substantial memory, problem-solving skills, and social behaviors.