As our knowledge of animal intelligence deepens, society faces ethical dilemmas regarding the treatment and rights of even the simplest non-humans
arrived on land close to a billion years ago and may well have colonized continents that were then home only to films of bacteria. Slime molds – or Physarum polycephalum – may spend much of their lives as single-celled organisms, but they are also smart. Really smart.
Indeed, the recognition of cognitive abilities in these most primitive invertebrate animals challenges traditional views that position humans as superior beings. It calls into question practices such as animal experimentation, captivity in zoos and the use of animals for entertainment. As our understanding of animal intelligence deepens, society faces ethical dilemmas regarding the treatment and rights of even the simplest non-human animals.
Studies with octopuses reveal their remarkable problem-solving skills and ability to learn by observation. Some octopus species have been documented digging for and using seashells and coconut shells as tools and protection, while other species have collected rocks and positioned them in front of dens to keep safe. This shows that octopuses can learn, adapt and use basic tools to interact with their environment – attributes traditionally associated with human intelligence.
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