Masterminds: Secrets of the Octopus

Octopuses break all the rules on animal intelligence. Born into the world as orphans, they are self-taught masterminds; capable of solving complex problems, strategizing, even planning for the future. Extraordinary superpowers that are the secret to their success. S1, E2 | Secrets of the Octopus...

43 min - Oceans - National Geographic

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