The Soul of an Octopus
A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness
by Sy Montgomery
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Ocean, Natural History, and Science.
In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, she has befriended octopuses with strikingly different personalities?gentle Athena, assertive Octavia, curious Kali, and joyful Karma....
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