Octopus Mirror Test 2 - VIEWER REQUEST

It’s always fun running mirror tests. Watching animals react to themselves in a mirror is fascinating. Octopus mirror tests provide a lot of insight on the intelligence of this magnificent creature. This is our second mirror test and it was requested by KZbin user DareBird.
Request:
I really enjoyed the mirror test video and would like to see more of them! Can you guys run a mirror test with Arnold? If possible, please use a bigger mirror than the one you used in the “Octopus Gets Angry at His Own Reflection in the Mirror” Video? Thanks!

[@teme007]

Put the mirror center of the tank so he can inspect back of it

[@2nd_sandwich984]

Could be dangerous for the octopus for sure but if it was mounted properly, there might be a way. I second this idea if it can be applied safely. What an underrated suggestion you have there!

[@ThePodVon]

That is an excellent suggestion. It may be a different test I am thinking of but I thought the mirror test did involve the animal being able to circle the mirror to establish the non-existence of the image as a physical form. To me it looked like he was convinced the mirror was just another partition he could get around/behind and he didn't even stop to think about an alternative. It is possible his reaction would have been very different if he had been able to reach behind and thus be forced to think about it in non-survival terms. @Ash Boucher I think sandwiching the mirror between two half-height (or width) partitions would be safe while still giving access to both sides.

[@irishpanic]

I don't think it recognizes itself. It keeps trying to get behind the mirror

[@polaireiyeman415]

I think that would be an interesting experiment, if you can keep from him breaking it, and just see what happens.

[@ThePrufessa]

That would probably cause lots of confusion within the octopus and I wanna see it!!! Reminds me of when the people of the North Sentinel Islands were shown a mirror and thought people were really inside of it.

[@fungames24]

Human: this is a mirror test Octopus: Ok. It's flat and quite sucker-able Human: passed

[@pauljs75]

I'm curious if an octopus could figure out how to use a touch-screen? Maybe convey some simple abstract puzzles with symbolic images, and if it gives the right answer it receives a food reward. Would be interesting to see how well that works. (From what I understand they're fairly intelligent animals, but with short life spans there is quite a limitation to what they can possibly learn.)

[@limiv5272]

time to invent touch screen gestures for eight arms

[@sularon]

I would strongly recommend reading the books Children of Time and Children of Ruin by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Children of Ruin in particular deals a lot with the intelligence and capabilities of octopuses, and it's a fantastic read!

[@TiagoTiagoT]

Is there a touchscreen that works underwater, or while very wet?

[@drpravda]

I would like to see if they could solve a RubiksCube ^^ !

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Mikael Nilsson First you would have to convey the idea that each side needs to be one color...

[@johnakaoldguy3158]

I would go in the barrel and call it a day too.

[@christarakich4953]

But even from his barrel he still keeps an eye out.

[@darebird3183]

Thank you for accepting my request Octolabtv team. Arnold is magnificent! I love you guys! Keep up the good work!

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

Darebird Congrats for them acknowledging your request!! :) I hope they continue with more tests on this with the mirror! Someone else mentioned giving the animal the ability to see behind the mirror too, so he could tell that it wasn't another octopus inside the mirror.

[@DustyCowdog]

I wonder if he's disappointed that the reflection feels no different than the rest of the tank? 🤔

[@raytayboogie]

Good point. He was reaching behind it like...."You don't feel how I look. What are you?"

[@vbickford]

Excellent question

[@thomasedgington6223]

She knows she is looking at herself

[@0MoTheG]

@hhhk20 I agree that "disappointment" is a rather complex feeling that requires unspecific expectation, curiosity. I do not see how you can be sure this creature is incapable of it.

[@aachen800]

@hhhk20 Dissapointment is simply a disconnect between expectation and reality. I'd guess most conscious life forms experience it in there own way, though they probably don't sit around and dwell on it hours after it's occured.

[@allisfaith]

Looks like he’s trying to get behind the mirror

[@constantinyanicostas4664]

Yes, so does he understand that's an image of himself and not another guy behind a glass ?

[@bobiboulon]

Yeah, he sems to try to find a way behind it. It would be interresting to let him see both sides of the mirror.

[@craigcorson3036]

@@bobiboulon Exactly what I suggested.

[@muskokamike127]

I saw a bunch of funny videos of cats reacting to their reflection so I tried it with mine. She just walked up to the mirror and looked behind it saw nothing and went back to her sleepy spot lol..... I often wonder with their different eye mechanics, do they actually see a reflection or something else? remember: we made mirrors so WE could see our reflection.....our eyes work diff than many other animals.....

[@chrisray1567]

They should put the mirror in the middle of the tank so the octopus can see the other side of it.

[@conannilsen4935]

You can see that he is beginning to understand its himself by the second move in. Less inquisitive and moreso studying the mirroring movements. Then off to bed, to think this over. I get it, but I have no clue why this happens, I think I'll sleep on it.

[@MrCmon113]

You are seeing things that aren't there. There is no reason to think he ever expected it not to be another octopus.

[@Theguys1]

The poor thing is frustrated and bored. He is not a toy for your enjoyment.

[@Sarafimm2]

@@Theguys1 It's not enjoyment. It's learning/teaching. This is one of Earth's animals that we know is "smart". Unfortunately or not, it lives in the ocean where we cannot and so has evolved for that environment. Think of space (the final frontier kind). The ocean and space have a lot in common and a lot not in common. Humans cannot live there. Will only land creatures evolve to leave their planets or will water based creatures also be able to evolve to leave their planets? It's a huge question! Humans evolved because they stopped living moment by moment/day by day. What do you think would happen if sea creatures no longer had worries about food, shelter or danger? It took homo sapiens hundreds of thousands of years to learn to farm, but homo sapiens weren't really less smart than we are now. We built foundations from which to grow with each generation. The Earth warmed and cooled, warmed and cooled even as homo sapiens created civilization(s). And, yet, there is no known civilization over 20,000 years old/ago. Why? Aren't you curious? Does the octopus know it's a mirror? Does the octopus know he is being watched by more than 7K humans (KZbin views)? Do humans know if they're being watched? ...

[@maidenmovies]

@@Theguys1 its a living creature NOT a thing, bastard

[@conannilsen4935]

Oh Come on you negative people. The Flight or Fight response inhibits the evolution of the conciousness in animals. Too busy trying to stay alive to live and learn. You live In a box just like the Octopus (living breathing creature) just like us, yes I get that. If you actually view the Octopus as an equal to yourself, you would understand why a safe atmosphere allows the species to have the freedom to learn. I see what I see when I comment. I'm not here to discuss the politics of this, I'm here to observe the Octopus and learn.

[@lisaadolf2695]

Who's a handsome boy? "I am a handsome boy!"

[@blueeyes6852]

That was SO cute Lisa! Good one girl! ☝🏆👏🍂🍃 🍁

[@Theguys1]

He is a sad amusement toy to be played with by humans.

[@lisaadolf2695]

Have you read the Octolab Mission statement? They study octopus behavior to foster better understanding of and education about the species. That is a huge part of conservation. You might educate yourself before opening your mouth and inserting your foot.

[@dobos420]

Baaaaaahahahahaha as he wags his tail. I laughed too hard at , thank you

[@laurastevenson9380]

Lisa Adolf - we know, calm down. It’s still sad to see an intelligent creature in a cage or tank.

[@johnrflinn]

I think this wonderful octopus after all these tests should be released to a nice coral reef for rehab.

[@ThePodVon]

I think that they might be incredibly bored there after all the stimuli and social interaction they get during their testing of us - erm... or are we testing them? It is often hard to tell... LOL

[@hero-bo7qc]

Sigh the tank they use is only for testing so they have actual tanks for them they just test with that one

[@ThePodVon]

Actually, I think that the centre do do a lot of rehab-release work.

[@TheSaOk]

This soundtrack is clearly a result from another test. Octopus with few keyboards and drumpads.

[@Einnor084]

TheSaOk Dat boyz, got talent!

[@annomaly751]

TheSaOk 😂😂😂

[@promophobe69]

I d like to see the test again but with a freestanding mirror he could "walk" around. I noticed he was reaching behind the mirror. I wonder if he was: 1. Generally looking for a way through the tank 2. Trying to touch the other octopus behind the glass 3. Testing that what he saw matched what he felt.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

promophobe69 I concur!

[@itsjeninMass]

Agreed. I think it could have been a combo of 2 and 3. They like to turn things over and "taste" them.

[@ThePodVon]

I think that he was underestimated in this test. His initial reaction seemed to be "Oh no, not another god damned transparent partition!" That would demonstrate memory, expectation, and assumption. He really needed access to the other side to shake the expectation and actually make him think about it. The camera behind him also seemed to keep distracting him from the test.

[@johnrickard8512]

Octopuses can see with their arms as well, so that may be a part of the equation as well.

[@SodAlmighty]

@@johnrickard8512 No they can't.

[@craigcorson3036]

Place the mirror in the center of the tank, away from any walls. This way, your octopus will be able to tell that the mirror is only two-dimensional, and not think that it is a door to another tank.

[@feliciadale1740]

I loved his guy's beautiful, balletic arm movements. Also, just sitting back and watching that mirror for four minutes? I bet a lot of stuff was going on in its head! SO cool.

[@missylee1539]

How about putting a mark on his body like they do with elephants and dolphins to see if they touch the mark and study it, showing that they know it is their own reflection that they see?

[@Miesrabe]

Well... how to put a Mark on a eight armed bunch of living pudding, which is not water-soluble XD

[@debdrake6786]

@@BT-uq3qw Ow!! How about just giving him something he could hold/putting something around a tentacle, like a hair scrunchie?

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

a name a name Bro. Staple? What is wrong with you. Please use empathy in life. It was created in you for a reason.

[@missyfrederick1695]

@@Miesrabe they use sunscreen that sticks on Dolphins. They can do it on an octopus

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

a name a name Hey everyone. ^ This clown is pro-ethni¢ ¢leansing and thinks we should do tests on innocent animals that cause them pain to appease our curiosity! Aren’t we lucky to share the planet with this asshole??

[@lilcrooky]

Loving the uploads! Would be even great if each video started with a pop-up box describing the name (and maybe breed, age) of each octopus staring in that particular video. Would help get to know the stars of the show better (just my opinion ofc)

[@ThePodVon]

Yes yes YES!!! Please do that, it would make these videos even more addictive than they already are :D

[@ValeriePallaoro]

"our octopus will sit and stare at its reflection for up to 4 minutes' ... Octopus: I'm lonely.

[@NewMessage]

Some days I could use 8 arms to get my hair to do what I want it to.

[@alicewilloughby4318]

New Message, Word!

[@layersofsnark6347]

Same 😑😆

[@pencilfriendpaperscribbler6032]

I just live with octopus hair. It reaches out and samples my food, flops into my coffee, hoards things and attempts to spawn new hair topped creatures. It also makes an aggressive display in the presence of mirrors. I know this because my friends say, 'No, it looks fine!' from a safe distance.

[@Asher_Tye]

It does seem like that would have been an evolutionary plus.

[@MrKago1]

ME TOO! >rubs bald head and wanders off wiping away tears of mourning< :(

[@roxyshow123]

Scene from TaxiOcto: Are you looking at me? Are you looking at me?

[@H_A_L_7]

@Thomas Paine Are you asking me....ask the.Norway president

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

I'm wondering...can he see his reflection in the tank glass at all and if so, does he ever react to it? If given enough time, would he figure out that the mirror image is his? He's such a beautiful little guy. ❤🐙

[@water2205]

Could you add more context to the mirror within the room, like placing objects in the room in specific locations, and see if the octopus reacts differently, because when i was super small boi i only learned how a mirror worked when i saw a object placed in front of the mirror and saw it in the mirror and the counter.

[@water2205]

I was only a few months old, i just got the ability to see so they showed me the mirror.

[@Leanne_Carter]

J S Do you really have to make condescending comments? I have noticed you doing that to some people on this video platform. 😡

[@lesliesylvan]

Sending 8 legged/armed hugs; especially to JS . . . 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 . . . Lighten up, everyone and enjoy this wonderful channel. Be kind, please. And I support your First Amendment right to retort w/any language you'd prefer. lol. Peace.

[@lesliesylvan]

@@JS-ox3ql lol . . . thanks for expressing yourself. It's your Constitutional right to do so! LOL. Didn't mean to trigger you, sir, madam, ??? Were eight hugs not sufficient. as a cathartic?

[@lesliesylvan]

@@JS-ox3ql From your photo, looks like you're already taken. If you're one of those kids . . . um . . . sorry, no thanks.

[@jx1659]

That's one excited octopus. Good choice on the music for this video.

[@SailingNomad17]

That was so beautiful and mesmerizing. Thank you 💕

[@davedm6345]

he salute to you two times lol 4:8 and 5:18 he shake two of his front tentacles to you making a symmetric movements curves. His anterior behavior was sit and think, the others and last ones was shake arms to you lol

[@firebuggy]

Ooh, I look forward to every new vid!

[@Theguys1]

Firebug this animal is not a toy for your amusement. The sterile tank is torture for this animal. Let’s find out where this located...I can’t get a response.

[@ThePodVon]

@@Theguys1 You obviously know nothing about the safety and care of octopuses.Your comment makes you sound like some sort of violent fanatic who 'liberates' animals violently and illegally by dumping them en-mass into inappropriate environments causing massive ecological damage to scores of species including the 'saved' ones. Of course you can't get a response; you sound like you want to firebomb their cars, terrorise their children, and murder their family pets.

[@deanharrington347]

Octopus is just marveling at how good looking he is.

[@Cassiopea525]

The tv test was my favorite, and made me wonder, what if after they figured out they cannot reach the crab, the image of a predator was shown? Would they realize that like they couldn’t reach the crab, the predator also cannot reach them? Or would they retreat to their hiding spot?

[@Cassiopea525]

@@BT-uq3qw That would probably be too much and overstress the poor thing.

[@Cassiopea525]

@@BT-uq3qw I don't disagree that it would be interesting, but I'm glad you understand why it might be seen as wrong to overly stress and intelligent creature in such a way.

[@Theguys1]

Vixen 525 how old are you? This sterile tank is sensory torture for this being. He is not a toy for your amusement. Find out where this is located...I cannot get a response.

[@Theguys1]

a name a name oh My God, are you intentionally hoping to torture this animal? Let’s try the experiment on you! This animal is not a toy for your amusement....next you’ll be killing small animals to see how they die. Shame on you.

[@Cassiopea525]

@@Theguys1 Did it ever occur to you they might move it to this tank temporarily during experiments for the purpose of easy observation? You know, a very commonly used tactic when working with animals for science?

[@k8eekatt]

The octopus movements and the music are so relaxing thank you for this interesting moment of peace

[@dobos420]

It is mesmerizing watching this animal move. How beautiful so full of gracefulness, class, Style. And you can tell how curious it is about everything and suspicious about everything. So beautiful in every way. Thank you for sharing peace out

[@lancelotdufrane]

Maybe he’s lonely.. disappointed it’s not a buddy.

[@drsharkboy6568]

Octopodes are usually solitary outside of mating.

[@lancelotdufrane]

Thanks... didn’t know. Incredible, bright creatures.

[@mossbogger8366]

@@drsharkboy6568 they arent really solitary though, each of their legs has its own brain tissue, and if ever one of those tentacles is too much of an asshole, the octopus will just rip it off and grow a new one

[@normamcmanus1139]

He’s like an exotic ballet dancer! Stunning! Probably would like some company or something to help pass the time.

[@ThePodVon]

He has company - lol - I have never seen one of these vids where the octopus was completely alone in the filming tank. Humans are also company for these curious animals. The constant presence of another octopus would only cause territory/mating anxiety; they are not generally herd animals. Encounters between them in such close quarters have to be carefuly managed. As far as I have learned; a bored octopus is one who dismantles his tank and turns up in the cafeteria, eating your sandwich from the tuperware box you hid at the back of the fridge. ;) I expect that the 'living tanks' have additional 'toys' to keep them occupied. A stressed octopus often self-harms so if it looks healthy it is probably not unhappy.

[@benjaminwebb5759]

O there such a gracefully beautiful creature.

[@Theguys1]

Benjamin Webb he is trapped in a sterile tank. He is not a toy for your amusement. I am trying to find out where this is located, but no response.

[@benjaminwebb5759]

I agree everything looks better in its environment. Your fighting an up hill battle, you cant protect everything on your own. Tell me would you gladly take his place not as a show of your pride, but him being a creature of this earth and you being a creature of this earth, like a cousin.

[@wut274]

Loved this video and would love to see more mirror tests please! :D One thing I've noticed with animals in other mirror tests is they often look behind the mirror, to me Arnold seemed to be trying to get behind it, not attacking it. I know it would be difficult to do (as it would have to be anchored so he couldn't move it) but I think you might see some really different results if the mirror was freestanding in the center of the tank so Arnold can get behind it and see there isn't another octopus there perhaps? :)

[@bibbleboo6321]

I never noticed before how much Octopuses and spiders look alike.

[@GenderWoman666]

Yes, just less crunchy. And they have less eyes.

[@bibbleboo6321]

Gender Woman Ew

[@garryiglesias4074]

And they have snakes as their arms... And arms all around their mouth... Must have Italian ascent...

[@user-ls7ju2ld4h]

My cat was watching TV with me one day, and there were two birds on the screen. One turned around (as if he were walking to the back of the tv), my cat got up and walked to the back of the TV. As if the bird would come out of the back. I think a two sided mirror, placed in the middle of the aquarium would be cool to see myself.

[@ctalltree1]

He is still obviously reacting to the "other" octopus... but doesn't seem self-aware. I wonder if, over time, he would end up ignoring the mirror like he did the TV video. He's a smart little guy though... I think you need to keep repeating this test. Eventually, he may understand that when he moves a tentacle, the "other" one does too. I am curious to see if eventually he does gain some self-awareness!

[@ThisIsYourOnlyWarning]

Cee Talltree I agree. I also think they should put one colored object in the background, as it may help with a faster recognition of self-awareness?

[@thegrandtickler2907]

How real mirror tests work is they put a mark on the animal on a spot they can’t see without the mirror (usually on the face somewhere). If the animal investigates the spot after seeing themselves on the mirror it proves that they understand the reflection is themself.

[@LoLotov]

@@thegrandtickler2907 brought up lots in these comments but figured I'd say something here. It seems very unlikely to me that the actual spot test would work on these particular animals, not from any lack of intelligence, but just from how touch oriented they are. There isnt really a part of an octopus that they aren't physically aware of, and it would probably feel whatever was applied long before they saw it in a mirror.

[@cormacb2326]

He seemed to act different around his reflection though. I think while he may not have fully realised what was happening the pieces were beginning to fit together in his head. At first he plops on the mirror and moves around a bit, then he stays still. Then he backs off and spends a while thinking. Then he goes back and tries to get behind the mirror. So I think he realised something was off, even if he didn't fully understand.

[@wooski9022]

Almost looked like he wanted to square up at the beginning, but then figures out what’s going on is basically like, “damn that’s what I look like” and then goes back in his barrel and calls it a day lol.

[@halfnowhalflater3131]

A very fascinating project that you have ongoing. I am new to your videos, so pardon my asking questions that others may already have asked: what do you feed him/her , and how old is this intelligent octopus? Thanks for posting.

[@TimothyONeill_84.]

More like “I am not amused! Take it away while I hide in my barrel!

[@partycat2921]

Now we know what a depressed octopus looks like.

[@SoRePeSi]

At least he didn't try to kill the reflection like the first test ^^'

[@anitababacsi]

Adorable little guy. My personal favorite. ❤️️🦑❤️️🦑❤️️

[@SnoopCatts]

this was really fascinating

[@theyarehere8919]

It looks as if Arnold is trying to sign with his tentacle tips. Have you ever talked to someone that just repeats everything you say? Arnold gave up and went home in frustration and a bit pissed off.

[@alisongrace4334]

When I was a little girl I started talking to a Mynah bird at the zoo, and it kept repeating after me. After a while I got upset and started crying b3cause I thought it was mocking me! Every time I asked it’s name, it said “What’s your name?”. 😅😂🤣

[@alexontheedge]

How would the octopus (is this Arnold?) behave if there WERE another octopus? Are they aggressive when others enter their territory? Also, what if the mirror were free-standing? He's obviously feeling behind it, as much as he can, with the very thin tips of his tentacles. If the mirror stood free in the middle of the tank & he could get around to a blank (not mirrored) back, would that tell him more about what he was seeing? That there was no other octopus? Or, considering how squished they can get, would he just think that what he was seeing was a very flat other octo inside a very thin enclosure??

[@raytayboogie]

I love the octopus.

[@Theguys1]

Taylor S if you “love” him, you would realize he is trapped in a sterile tank. He is not a toy for your amusement. I am trying to find out where this is located, but no response.

[@raytayboogie]

@@Theguys1 i also love the giraffe and i love the sky ... you're on the same video as i am, why don't you take your righteous comment and go save the octopus that's in this video since you have an issue with my admiration for a species ✌🏽

[@fishy677]

i'd say he passes, if he didn't recognize his reflection, he would probably try to hide in his barrel

[@Amehdion]

Octopus to his own reflection: "Oh my god... you are the most beautiful octopus I have ever seen!"

[@Ciachizm]

I wonder if one of your octopuses would pass some kind of a self-recognition test (aka the red mark test). For example, if you put a mirror in the tank for a few days, so that the octopus has a chance to get used to it, and then place some kinds of marks on its forehead or one of its limbs and see if it can recognize it

[@Jen39x]

So did Arnold do both tests? If so that’s a remarkable difference in behavior. Learned? It seems to me that he’s definitely trying to get behind the mirror. Is there any way you can put the mirror outside the tank or as a whole wall? It’s difficult to know if he’s reacting to sensing the object of the mirror or as I said above, find the creature in the mirror.

[@MichaelHarrisIreland]

He will eventually ignore it. That's what the brain does when something doesn't fit will all the other senses.

[@brody231]

I cld watch these vids all day I never knew I was so interested in octopus I'm abt to look up sea life

[@oakstrong1]

Such a graceful animal!

[@emmapataialii8631]

What a precious wee peach!

[@eurybaric]

Awesome music! Did you use Reason?

[@margaretwilliams3900]

“The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side “ Agatha Christie 🤣

[@pseudorca101]

Cool! Did he ever get see a mirror before? If not, compared these 2 test I’d say his response was calmer. Also it seemed later he had more interest in the mirror. I wondered if the touching gave him more info about the situation there because he soon decided that mirror was not a threat. He is very smart and learns very quickly. Was there another mirror on the barrel side too? If yes, then could he see a lot of his reflections on both mirrors? That would be interesting. Thanks for making this experiment. :-)

[@TeeLeigh66]

It is not the same octopus that they filmed recently.

[@Theguys1]

This is not a toy for your amusement. Nor is it a scientific experiment. The sterile tank is sensory deprivation for this sentient being. The site will not tell me where they are located. Why? It’s pretty obvious...animal welfare would shut this down. Where, by the way is the water pump and oxygen source. Who knows if it’s even proper salt water. Do you find excitement in pulling wings off flies? I suppose that’s your next proposed experiment on living things.

[@artistocracy]

@@Theguys1There is something sad about watching these intelligent beings being put through these tests so we can be amused.

[@sharoncheckel2847]

Beautiful creature!

[@chowe9]

He seemed to want to take it off the wall. I love to watch their legs absorb as much info as possible! At the end he looked like he was playing peek a boo w us from his den.

[@DesdemonaDeCay]

Would he look behind the mirror if he could? Is it possible to test if he recognizes himself in the mirror?

[@debdrake6786]

Yeah, would be interesting to have the mirror where he could go behind it. Perhaps now he thinks he's looking at another octopus thru a piece of glass.

[@MrCmon113]

@@debdrake6786 He does.

[@MrCmon113]

Scientists secretly put a colour dot on the animal in question. If they check out the dot, they are aware it's themselves in the mirror.

[@DesdemonaDeCay]

@@MrCmon113We have to know if he would remove the red dot, on an area that is visible without the mirror. And the mirror had to be visible from all sides, so he can check if there is anther octopus. I am pretty sure he doesn't know what a mirror is.

[@SelBSinging]

I think if he knows what it is you can see his nerves with a device that beeps if he is reacting to it I don't know the name of this device though

[@DinarAndFriends]

It would be interesting to see his reaction to a CCTV monitor of himself.

[@CinnaMint]

A one-way mirror would be cool. You can set up a camera behind so we can see the direct interaction and approach, or if he could see through it.

[@margaretwilliams3900]

I love his eyes they look so kind . Amazing animal

[@prolamer7]

Very interesting content!

[@Monsterinabox89898]

hey interesting channel. fascinating creatures, i wonder if they would be more evolved if their species didnt perish so soon after having their young

[@lauriedmills7581]

Fascinating. Knew it wasn't another octopus somehow, not attackable anyway. It's like he knew there's a 2D and 3D but couldn't get to the 3D bit. Love the bit at the end where he's staring at us, shaking his drum probably telling us to go away lol

[@Yunche17]

I feel like I can transcend time and space listening to the background music.

[@brandonshene8229]

You might as well give this octo a Notebook he’s next gen

[@mitchkader2948]

do they make any intrinsic sound ? how do they communicate with each other. they are basically solitary, do they have a hearing mechanism ?

[@MrBollefro]

He did not show aggression, only curiocity, did he recognice Him self?

[@AtlasReburdened]

2:45 That sound isn't in the music. That's the octopus knocking the living heck out of that mirror.

[@ThisIsYourOnlyWarning]

Atlas WalkedAway would that be considered an attack then?

[@AtlasReburdened]

@@ThisIsYourOnlyWarning I would sure think so. There's people in other comments arguing that it wasn't because he didn't change color, but it takes a lot of effort to create an impact under water, probably way more if your body is made of 8 soft, seemingly drunk tentacles. So I'd say this was an intentional attempt at intimidation through force.

[@user-yv3zk1lk6c]

@@AtlasReburdened It was after he thought about it for 4 minutes! I think it was another attempt to understand. Also they're quite strong although it may not look it

[@KootFloris]

Can you try to see how it behaves to different humans, if it can distinguish them?

[@itsjeninMass]

I think he was playing!

[@weusimalkia7697]

Idk how or why OctaLab came across my feed, but I can’t stop watching these AWESOME and AMAZING beautiful creatures... I’m mesmerized. 💙🦑🌊

[@OverlordOwnz]

Would be interesting to see if he reacts differently if you give him some unique and colored objects near the mirror to play with, or keep the mirror there for the next experiment.

[@pearlviewwarrier6801]

Very interesting

[@lFathomEmotion]

Mirror experiment suggestion: put an opaque bottle with food in so that oure friend sees the food through the mirror, will he go for the actual food or the reflection? If he goes for the reflection and learns where it actually is by memory, do the same setup but whith a transparent wall and a mirrored setup of bottles; can he learn to understand the difference of the transparent wall and the mirror? And thanks a lot for the wonderful content!

[@thesoundofcheese620]

What if you put both octopi in one tank seperated by a see through divider? That seems like it would be an interesting test to do

[@lordgoro]

animals are SENTIENT!!

[@personadeincognito]

This reaction is quite different to the last! And he seems to be relaxed so maybe he could recognise himself! Probably it is more difficult to them because they don’t have that level of consciousness of their arms?

[@marymaryquitecontrary]

Sinuous double-Arnold dancing to equally sinuous music ... mesmerizing. (Though I assume the soundtrack was added later?)

[@WE-tj7rx]

Request-can octopuses hear or sense vibrations to hear? If so, how would they react to a piano or other music instrument? Also, if you’ve ever heard of the Fluent Pet buttons to help your pet communicate through speech, could you try to teach you octopus how to as well?

[@Totalchaos0228]

They are truly so beautiful

[@zoebowdery2219]

He clever boy Arnold the octopus does he know he u tube star he looks cute bless him reminfs me of a dog friendly litle boy from zoe in England Isle of Wight

[@LCroftForever2612]

So cool !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brandonburkhart7480]

Please do a reaction of them with a handheld mirror or something similar, so they can see what's behind it.

[@DarthVader-1701]

I'm curious if this octopus would react to one of those B movies featuring a killer octopus.

[@GenderWoman666]

Try to show octopus how to write or draw. Let them use some harmless felt-tip pen.

[@lesliesylvan]

Curious as to why Arnold didn't pry off the mirror (was it adhered strongly?), as he could place arms behind bottom of mirror. Afraid he'd shatter it, as when forcibly prying off that earlier bottle lid. Concerned glass shard would slice a limb.

[@germ1770]

who made that soundtrack? it's a certified banger

[@juggerNOTtoday]

Arnold: Man that octopus look fabulous Also Arnold: Ey screw you man

[@freespeechisdead1565]

There's a reflection of us in all 42 dimensions, and yet we don't recognize ourselves in those reflections...does that mean we're dumb?

[@wispa1a]

Have you tried giving them mood lighting and the ability to switch the colour for mood?

[@grosslyoffensivelizard-man3438]

Nobody: Mirror: Octopus: “A CHALLENGER APPROACHES!!! REEEEEEEEEE!!!!!”

[@maxfraguas]

This is fascinating! it's trying to look it's mouth, this is a common reaction of animals that recognize themselves in mirrors. Elephants and primates also look the inside of their mouths

[@renemahound2706]

[4 minutes of reflection staring later] "Ok, I"m bored of this...."

[@flanneryred5755]

That was the strangest behavior! He first went over there and was just SO chill! I thought, Maybe he knows it him! Then, of course, he grows pensive. Then the second time he went over, he punched it! LOL! Then he was chill again! That's why I suspect he was just messin about. There is NOTHING funnier than when goes back into his barrel and leaves the tiniest bit of eye peeking!! LMAO!

[@jacobmcghee7370]

Put the octopus in a mirror tank with all mirror walls and mirror ceiling and floor. Then place a camera on the inside of that tank. New viral video.

[@sidjtd]

Your videos are amazing, and I absolutely love them, but the volume on this video is absolutely horrible. Could you lower them next time? Thank you so much, yours are the only videos where I have to lower the volume

[@brody231]

From the two mirrors and this just one I think he figured out that it's his reflection and seems to b in love with himself lol this is great

[@oculusdexterx6249]

I wonder.. Are these the most humane and family tests that made the cut on KZbin?