Young wild octopuses may form a 'fight club' and slap territorial fish if they get too close
4 Articles
4 Articles
Research shows that octopuses react differently to peaceful and territorial fish, and can even scare off aggressive species with a quick flick of their arm.
Young wild octopuses may form a 'fight club' and slap territorial fish if they get too close
Octopuses are known to smack fish when they get too close. But while it might seem unsporting for an animal with eight arms to start a boxing match with an animal that has none, new research shows that octopuses don't just lash out indiscriminately; instead, they slap certain fish species that "jab" and "swipe" at the octopuses in a squabble over territory.These marine fight clubs show that octopuses' aggressive behavior is part of a more compli…
Research conducted in shallow waters off Brazil has revealed that young rock octopuses respond to fish by slapping them. By examining 101 interactions with 10 different species, scientists have demonstrated the creatures' resilient defense strategy.
Octopuses slap fish when they get too close, and now scientists know why. Octopuses are known to slap fish with their tentacles when they… Young octopuses build “fight clubs” to secure their territory - ΘΑΦΤΕΜΟΠΟΡΙΚΙ
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center, 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
