We named him Squirt – not because he was the smallest of the 16 cuttlefish in the pool, but because anyone with the audacity to scoop him into a separate tank to study him was likely to get soaked.

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Back in 2021, a test of cephalopod smarts reinforced how important it is for us humans to not underestimate animal intelligence. Cuttlefish were given a new version of the marshmallow test, and the ...

The cephalopod cuttlefish has passed a famous psychological “marshmallow” test designed to gauge the propensity for delayed gratification in children. The findings indicate that these sea creatures ...

Scientists have discovered something intriguing about cuttlefish after putting them through a "marshmallow test." The test, which is designed for children, showed that the cuttlefish have the ability ...

Researchers just spotted cunning cuttlefish waving to one another with their tentacles, a previously unobserved behavior that pushes the boundaries of the creature’s intelligence. Cuttlefish—sometimes ...

Cuttlefish, along with other cephalopods like octopus and squid, are masters of disguise, changing their skin color and texture to blend in with their underwater surroundings. Now, in a study ...