A new study has shed more light on just how alien octopuses are, showcasing unique brain signals scientists don't yet comprehend.

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Octopuses have around 500 million neurones in their bodies. Many of these neurones are spread through their arms. This allows them to act and sense independently.

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A captive octopus went all "Finding Nemo" with a clever escape plan that took him from an aquarium tank back into the wilds of the ocean.

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The male octopus was repeatedly filmed violently jolting awake from sleep and engaging in unusual activities, but exactly what prompted this odd behavior is unclear.

The findings have been published in the journal Advanced Science,titled “Octopus-Inspired Adhesives with Switchable Attachment to Challenging Underwater Surfaces”.