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Which animal will replace humans as Earth's dominant species? This scientist has an idea (www.earth.com)

submitted 3 months ago by MelonYellow to c/[email protected]

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His answer is the octopus. What say you?

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[–] MelonYellow 2 points 3 months ago

I think they could become dominant if they acquired language. Maybe do some crazy sign language with their 8 tentacles. Also their short lifespan could be overcome if they worked together as a group or a hivemind, like the way ants do.

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