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A female California two-spotted octopus, like the one shown above, disassembled a valve at the top of her tank, releasing 200 gallons of water into nearby exhibits and offices.

Octopuses are proven problem solvers, but whether or not they should be classified as “intelligent beings” is up for debate. They have short, solitary lives while some longstanding criteria for animal intelligence are learning over time from social activities and interactions.