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Mesmerizing movements of an octopus off the northeast coast of Sardinia, Italy. Several explanations have been given for this interesting behavior, one being that the octopus is bathing her eggs beneath her to oxygenate them. A female's growing eggs require constant influxes of oxygen, so she may be gently wafting currents of water over them repeatedly. But without being able to see the eggs, we cannot confirm this explanation with 100% confidence! 🧐 Another possibility is that the octopus is s

Mesmerizing movements of an octopus off the northeast coast of Sardinia, Italy. Several explanations have been given for this interesting behavior, one being that the octopus is bathing her eggs beneath her to oxygenate them. A female's growing eggs require constant influxes of oxygen, so she may be gently wafting currents of water over them repeatedly. But without being able to see the eggs, we cannot confirm this explanation with 100% confidence! 🧐 Another possibility is that the octopus is s

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This is what it looks like when an octopus wants to join your conversation. | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

This is what it looks like when an octopus wants to join your conversation. | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Mesmerizing close-up of a curious octopus showing its incredible textures and colors. One of the ocean’s most intelligent and fascinating creatures! #octopus #octopuslove #marinelife #redsea #sealife #divinglife | Red Sea Diving

Mesmerizing close-up of a curious octopus showing its incredible textures and colors. One of the ocean’s most intelligent and fascinating creatures! #octopus #octopuslove #marinelife #redsea #sealife #divinglife | Red Sea Diving

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An octopus suddenly came out of hiding, wrapped itself around my hand, and tried to drag me back into its hidey hole… all while a massive Grouper sat nearby watching the drama unfold. Just another normal day underwater. Fun Facts – Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) • Known as the Day Octopus because it’s active during daylight hours • Extremely intelligent — they can solve puzzles, open jars, and recognize individual divers • Uses suckers not just for grip, but to taste what it’s touching • Can chang

An octopus suddenly came out of hiding, wrapped itself around my hand, and tried to drag me back into its hidey hole… all while a massive Grouper sat nearby watching the drama unfold. Just another normal day underwater. Fun Facts – Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) • Known as the Day Octopus because it’s active during daylight hours • Extremely intelligent — they can solve puzzles, open jars, and recognize individual divers • Uses suckers not just for grip, but to taste what it’s touching • Can chang

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In a fascinating glimpse into octopus behavior, researchers have documented female gloomy octopuses (Octopus tetricus) engaging in what appears to be deliberate projectile throwing — targeting other octopuses with shells, silt, and algae propelled by jets of water from their siphons. A peer-reviewed 2022 study in PLOS ONE analyzed around 21 hours of underwater footage from Jervis Bay, Australia (2015–2016), revealing dozens of these “throws,” especially during social encounters such as fights, a

In a fascinating glimpse into octopus behavior, researchers have documented female gloomy octopuses (Octopus tetricus) engaging in what appears to be deliberate projectile throwing — targeting other octopuses with shells, silt, and algae propelled by jets of water from their siphons. A peer-reviewed 2022 study in PLOS ONE analyzed around 21 hours of underwater footage from Jervis Bay, Australia (2015–2016), revealing dozens of these “throws,” especially during social encounters such as fights, a

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How does an octopus breathe? Where are its organs? And what's this about a siphon? Find out from intrepid cephalopod aquarist Candace about the general body plan of a giant Pacific octopus and what provides the cephalopower to all that inkredible octopus behavior. | Monterey Bay Aquarium

How does an octopus breathe? Where are its organs? And what's this about a siphon? Find out from intrepid cephalopod aquarist Candace about the general body plan of a giant Pacific octopus and what provides the cephalopower to all that inkredible octopus behavior. | Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Octopuses are very intelligent and use a range of strategies to hide from predators, such as this octopus hiding in a shell. Produced by Academy Award® winner James Cameron and narrated by Paul Rudd, Secrets of the Octopus takes us under water into the amazing world of the Octopus. Uncover the Secrets of the Octopus, 22nd April from 8pm on National Geographic WILD UK. | National Geographic UK

Octopuses are very intelligent and use a range of strategies to hide from predators, such as this octopus hiding in a shell. Produced by Academy Award® winner James Cameron and narrated by Paul Rudd, Secrets of the Octopus takes us under water into the amazing world of the Octopus. Uncover the Secrets of the Octopus, 22nd April from 8pm on National Geographic WILD UK. | National Geographic UK

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Octopus social skills: *sees other octopus* *throws sand in face* This #whereintheworldwednesday we’re finding the debris-throwing octopuses! In a recent study, wild octopuses were documented throwing debris for the first time! Throwing things is a behavior that is uncommon for animals and only seen in a few mammals. This behavior was observed in the gloomy octopus (Octopus tetricus). They used jet propulsion to launch silt and shells, sometimes hitting other octopuses nearby! Octopus are solita

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This is an experimental video: what happened when a strange octopus encountered a shiny green spider. In this unusual setup, the spider cautiously approaches while the octopus-like creature remains still, creating a tense and curious moment where instinct meets the unknown. It’s a fascinating reminder that in experimental environments, even unexpected pairings can reveal surprising behavior and reactions. #experimentalvideo #spidervs #octopus #animalexperiment #naturecuriosity #wildlifeencounter

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5 Reasons the Octopus is the Coolest Animal in the Sea

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8 Insane Octopus Abilities You Didn't Know #animals #ocean #wildlife

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🐙Nature’s Smartest Escape Artist 🐙

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Octopus Leads Diver To A Secret Underwater Treasure!😲 #story

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Explaining on Instagram: "The octopus is among the ocean’s most intelligent and curious creatures, known for problem-solving, escaping enclosures, and even recognizing individuals. Divers have observed them approaching people out of sheer curiosity, sometimes wrapping their arms around a human to explore through touch. This behavior isn’t aggression but a way for them to investigate and interact with their environment — showing just how inquisitive these animals really are. Let us know your thou

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Clever Octopus Asks Diver For Help While Hunting

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Friendly giant Pacific octopus

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Wild Octopus Is Always Excited To See His Human Best Friend | The Dodo Wild Hearts

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