Which Creature Will Take Over Earth If Humans Vanish Due To Wars, Climate Change? Scientists Weigh In

A fascinating new study has shed light on which species could potentially take over the Earth if humans were to disappear due to catastrophic events like war or climate change. According to the research, sea invertebrates, particularly octopuses are uniquely equipped with the ‘physical and mental attributes necessary’ to evolve into the next dominant species capable of building a civilisation. 

These creatures, with their advanced cognitive abilities and remarkable adaptability, could thrive in the absence of humans. 

The study, reported by the Daily Mail, suggests that octopuses' intelligence, complex behaviours, and ability to survive in various environments make them the most likely candidates to inherit the Earth and eventually create their own civilisation, much like humans have. 

Professor Tim Coulson emphasised that while the rise of octopuses is speculative, evolution is unpredictable, and it's uncertain which species might dominate after human extinction. He noted that the future of life on Earth is influenced by many variables, but given octopuses' intelligence, adaptability, and survival strategies, they could potentially thrive in a post-human world.

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Oxford Professor Claims Octopuses Could Build Atlantis-like Civilisation

According to Professor, octopuses possess qualities such as dexterity, curiosity, communication skills, and supreme intelligence, making them capable of developing advanced technologies. This could enable them to build a sophisticated undersea civilisation similar to Atlantis, positioning octopuses as strong candidates to fill an ecological niche in a post-human world, as reported by Daily Mail.

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While octopuses are unlikely to evolve into full-land animals, their intelligence has allowed them to develop new hunting methods and adapt to different environments. Despite mammals dominating the planet, octopuses' advanced cognition, tool use, and adaptability position them as a strong contender to become the next intelligent species after humans.