![]() ![]() Montgomery mostly experiences octopuses (pluralized with “es” not “I” because it is a Greek derivative, not Latin) at major aquariums, like the Cold Marine tank of the New England Aquarium in Boston. Not likely candidates for a best-selling book. ![]() Eventually, near the end of the lives (usually five to eight years) they mate and die. They live alone, compressed safely into tiny spaces in the briny deep, venturing out only to kill and eat. ![]() We know so little about octopuses because theirs is a life of stealth and mystery. But, after delving into their hidden world with naturalist Sy Montgomery, they will receive more respect. My only previous knowledge of octopuses was eating them-delicious basking in olive oil and grilled with little bits of crust on the skin. So how did the octopus develop consciousness? Why are they able to carry on separate activities with their eight arms, processing different sensory input from each sucker or all? How are they able to give and receive affection? Some invertebrates, such as clams don’t even have brains. The Soul of an Octopus is a trip to the other side of animals – invertebrates. ![]()
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