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The Secret Lives of Shell Dwelling Octopuses

In the beaches of Balandra, La Paz, Mexico, two species of octopus hide away in shells. In another part of the world, octopuses are using shells as tools, remarkable for an invertebrate, are these Mexican octopuses also tool users?


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