US EditionScientists reveal which creature will rule Earth should all humans die
- Professor Tim Coulson of the University of Oxford stated that octopuses are 'supremely intelligent' and possess unique abilities for communication and problem-solving.
- The octopus is considered highly adaptable with a complex nervous system and capacity for learning.
- The rise of octopuses as a dominant species is speculative due to evolution's unpredictability amid potential human extinction.
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The end of humanity has on numerous occasions been the starting point of numerous works of fiction, but if we disappeared from the face of the Earth, who would occupy our role as the dominant species? This question has been answered by Professor of Zoology Tim Coulson, from the University of Oxford, who, in statements collected by the Daily Mail, reveals that this new dominant species would be the octopus. Coulson explains that these cephalopods…
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The human race lives with myriad existential threats that can come at us from all sides, from the immediate threat of artificial intelligence entering every aspect of life to the terrible consequences of climate change and out of sight but inevitable eternal Earth demise. As we live with these, some scientists have pondered a fascinating question: If humans were to become extinct, which species might rise to dominance? One of the most interestin…
Science breakthrough as experts reveal which creature will 'take over the world' after humans die
Octopuses are the most likely animal to replace humans should we ever go extinct, scientists have revealed.According to world-leading experts, the eight-limbed creature is the main protagonist that can take over the world.Professor Tim Coulson from Oxford University is one of the world's leading zoologists and biologists, and he says they are best equipped to build potential civilisations underwater. He said octopuses: "Dexterity, curiosity, abi…
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