The Nature of Things

Season 50, Episode 1

Episode Title: Aliens of the Deep Sea

Air Date: 2010-09-23

Overview:

The octopus is a close cousin of the oyster and snail. And yet, even by human standards the multi-limbed creature is considered highly intelligent. From Spain to Vancouver Island to Capri, Italy, scientists are testing the brain-power of the mysterious and mythic octopus.