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Female octopuses throw shells at males annoying them, scientists learn

Octopuses which were hit were not observed ‘returning fire’ and throwing back the silt or shells (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Female octopuses have been observed throwing silt, shells and algae at males ...
Newsweek

Female Octopuses Throw Debris at Unwanted Mates Who Pester Them, Study Shows

Researchers in Australia recently discovered that female octopuses throw debris with a strengthened force at targets when they feel harassed. The researchers observed these females throw silt, algae ...
Local News 8

Female octopuses throw debris at annoying males, researchers find

TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Female octopuses have been observed “throwing” objects at males who harass them, including during unwanted mating attempts, according to new research. The study, which ...
Ledger-Enquirer

Female octopuses have catty way of telling aroused males they’re not in mood, study says

Some female octopuses throw silt at males looking to mate, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Australia, Canada and the U.S. Peter Godfrey-Smith Hours of underwater footage show ...
The Hill

Female octopuses throw objects at males who annoy them, researchers find

A new study examined social and mating encounters between octopuses from data and video collected in 2015 and 2016. The data showed female octopuses “throwing” objects in multiple instances where they ...
Miami Herald

Female octopuses have catty way of telling aroused males they’re not in mood, study says

Some female octopuses throw silt at males looking to mate, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Australia, Canada and the U.S. Peter Godfrey-Smith Hours of underwater footage show ...