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Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses

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This is a big deep dive into all things octopus — octopus culture, octopuses in culture, in legend, mythology, history, science, and very much face to face. Marine biologist David Scheel’s lifetime fascination with these extraordinary, almost otherworldly creatures shines through the pages. Perfect for fans of The Soul of an Octopus, Other Minds, and My Octopus Teacher.

A behavioral ecologist’s riveting account of his decades-long obsession with octopuses: his discoveries, adventures, and new scientific understanding of their behaviors.

Of all the creatures of the deep blue, none is as captivating as the octopus. In Many Things Under a Rock, marine biologist David Scheel investigates four major mysteries about these elusive beings. How can we study an animal with perfect camouflage and secretive habitats? How does a soft and boneless creature defeat sharks ...