Octopuses Have a Favorite Arm

The video explores handedness, or lateralization, across various species, including humans, dogs, cats, great apes, marsupials, whales, and octopuses. It highlights how different species exhibit preferences for using one side of their body over the other, often depending on the task. Studies show that while humans generally prefer the right hand, other animals may show individual or species-level preferences. The video also discusses how environmental factors and specific tasks can influence these preferences.

How do researchers determine paw preference in dogs?

What percentage of cats demonstrated having a dominant paw according to the studies mentioned?

What was the finding regarding male and female cats in terms of paw preference?

How does the task affect the observation of handedness in great apes?

What is the significance of the study conducted on marsupials regarding handedness?

What is the general term for preferring one side of the body over the other?

What did the study on humpback whales reveal about their feeding habits?

In what way do octopuses show handedness despite having multiple arms?

What challenges do researchers face when studying handedness in non-human animals?

How do the findings on handedness in animals challenge previous assumptions about this trait?