Thank you, Mr. Chair.
My questions are for Ms. Mitchell.
You mentioned octopuses in your opening statement, and I'm wondering if you can talk a little bit more about the use of the language “vertebrate animals”. Cephalopods can solve complex puzzles. They can learn and remember. Octopuses have been known to use tools and recognize individuals outside their species, including human faces. They are an interesting example of advanced cognitive evolution in animals.
I just want to hear more of your thoughts on this.