JOURNAL ARTICLE

Some octopuses treat fish like hunting buddies.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Richter, Hannah 3 of 3

Abstract

A new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution has found that some octopuses collaborate with fish to form hunting parties. The researchers observed 13 hunting groups off the coasts of Australia, Egypt, and Israel and found that the fish appeared to scout out potential hunting locations while the octopuses decided when to actively forage. If the hunt stalled, the octopuses would sometimes "punch" a fish to get the group moving again. The study suggests that octopuses have developed a complex form of cross-species collaboration, challenging the previous belief that animals only work within their own species. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:179806971
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