ICYMI: How do you perform a medical checkup on a creature that's strong, slimy, and smart enough to solve puzzles?

Animal caregivers like René Carbajal at the #MontereyBay #Aquarium rely on target training to provide stress-free enrichment and health checks for Chica the Giant Pacific Octopus.

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How do you perform a medical checkup on a creature that's strong, slimy, and smart enough to solve puzzles?

Animal caregivers like René Carbajal at the #MontereyBay #Aquarium rely on target training to provide stress-free enrichment and health checks for Chica the Giant Pacific Octopus.

Learn more: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/chica-giant-pacific-octopus-monterey-bay?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=new_content&utm_content=chica-octopus

#animals #nature #wildlife #cephalopods #marinebiology #biology #tksst #video

Giant Pacific Octopus- New England Aquarium

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