October 16, 2025
In a recent study, researchers found that octopuses’ arms can move in a variety of ways, enabling the creatures to multitask efficiently. Scientists recorded the movements of 25 octopuses in a variety of habitats and found that each of an octopus’ arms can execute any individual action. The study also found that octopuses’ rear arms helped them move, while most tasks, including exploring things, were carried out by the front arms. Studying these arm movements and behaviours can help scientists develop robots with similar abilities.
DID YOU KNOW?
The blue-ringed octopus has venom that can be extremely dangerous to humans.
Blue-ringed Octopus
