A former Aquarium
octopus named Athena is the subject of a new, fascinating and lengthy article in
Orion, an international nature magazine. On a cold day last winter, Athena absolutely enthralled Sy Montgomery, a former
Boston Globe columnist and prominent nature writer, with a very interactive visit. Aquarist Scott Dowd was filling in for
Bill Murphy. The article is a very firsthand look at the remarkable intelligence of these short-lived creatures.
But your octopus-apalooza doesn't have to end there! On November 15 at 7 p.m., Scott will participate in an
Orion-sponsored
online discussion about the article and octopus intelligence. Be sure to click through and listen for some more information about our clever giant Pacific octopus.
And don't forget to check out
this classic blog post about an octopus in a box!
