"Octopus Masters Obstacle Course Before Release into the Wild"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Upworthy
Mark Rober, a popular science and engineering YouTuber, constructed an underwater obstacle course to test the intelligence and survival skills of his pet octopus, Sashimi, before releasing her back into the wild. The course was designed to ensure Sashimi could hunt and feed herself after having been hand-fed in captivity. Sashimi successfully completed the maze, demonstrating her ability to adapt and solve problems, which led to her return to the ocean where she was originally captured. The story highlights the remarkable intelligence of octopuses and raises awareness about the ethical considerations of keeping wild animals as pets.