Back on the quest to find iridescent cephalopod fossils in the Pierre shale of Colorado! | Colorado Geology

Safely removing cephalopod fossils from the pierre shale without damage is a tedious process that can take all day. Heres a peak at an insanely good baculites grandis mid prep for extraction! | Colorado Geology

Hunting for extinct cephalopod fossils in the late cretaceous age Pierre Shale of Colorado. 🍥 | Colorado Geology

Cuttlefish, remarkable members of the cephalopod family, have demonstrated a surprising level of intelligence by passing the “marshmallow test” — a classic experiment designed to assess self-control and delayed gratification in humans. In controlled studies, the cuttlefish opted to wait for a more desirable reward rather than immediately consuming a lesser one. This ability to delay gratification suggests that cuttlefish possess complex cognitive functions, including foresight and impulse contro