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Is the octopus the smartest creature?

It might not seem like an obvious choice for a pet. It has nine brains, three hearts and blue blood running through its veins. But in this fascinating clip, Professor David Scheel and his daughter Laurel bond with Heidi the octopus, who solves puzzles, plays games and recognises individual humans.

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