Science
Neither cockroaches nor rats, this is the animal that will inherit the Earth if humans disappear
An Oxford University scientist theorizes and points to a marine animal.
The day will come when mankind will be wiped out, either by the death of the sun or some other cause. It is said that in a nuclear apocalypse, most creatures would disappear, but cockroaches would continue to populate the world. These insects are indeed more resistant to radiation than humans, although other species are even more resistant, such as fruit flies. However, Professor Tim Coulson of Oxford University argues that if our species were to disappear, another animal has the potential to rise to the top and dominate the rest of the animal kingdom: the octopus. He said this in an interview with The European.
According to Coulson, this animal possesses “the dexterity and intelligence” that makes it “a strong candidate to evolve to build civilization.” The professor points out that octopuses have the ability to solve complex problems, communicate with each other through flashes of color, manipulate objects and camouflage themselves with precision. “Given the right environmental conditions, they could evolve into a civilization.”
Underwater cities run by octopuses?
The professor clarifies that he is speculating, although he mentions that they are unlikely to adapt to life on land because they have no skeleton, but these animals “could potentially construct underwater communities resembling cities we see on land.” The scientist points out that it is impossible to predict evolution and confirms that hundreds of thousands or millions of years of evolution would have to pass before this theory could be confirmed.
“It is possible, if not probable, that they might develop ways to breathe outside of water and eventually hunt terrestrial animals like deer, sheep, and other mammals – assuming they have survived the catastrophic event that drove humans extinct.”
Octopuses are capable of “distinguishing between real and virtual objects, solving puzzles, interacting with their environment, handling intricate tools with their thumb-like tentacles.” They also adapt to different habitats, making them a resilient species. So when humans say goodbye to life, will this be the species that replaces us? We may never know.
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