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The males die shortly after mating.. it's hypothesized that the males may even offer their body as nutrition...as a way to maximize their offspring's success.
by drooby 2y ago
The males die shortly after mating.. it's hypothesized that the males may even offer their body as nutrition...as a way to maximize their offspring's success.
So this adds another layer of wtf.
Doesn't really help moralize human behavior though.
- IG_Semmelweiss 2y agoNaybe a way for sustainable farming? Breed octopuses, take the dead males who succesfully bred, and offer their meat with zero harm to the animal.