It seems that some researchers are trying to figure out if octopuses (octopi?) are left handed or right handed, or rather, more accurately, if they prefer some of their appendages over others for various tasks.
As much as I love science and enjoy learning about esoteric research, I have ask: Is this really the best use of science resources (scientists, their free-labor students, and money)?
The article claims that the results will help make octopuses life in captivity a bit easier, that is, instead of feeding them food from left side, we can now feed them from the right side.
Ummm, maybe it’s just me, but if I’m stuck in a cage for life, I’m not sure how much I would care about the food being served from the window to my left or the one on my right…
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