octopus

A Pixar-worthy video in which a diver persuades a tiny octopus to trade his shell for a plastic cup

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octopus, shell, scuba divers, ocean life, conservation, wildlife

One of the best things about house pets is that few people expect them to be intelligent. Although some owners sometimes train their dogs harshly, most of us are perfectly happy with our friendly, silly pets as long as they love us unconditionally and like to snuggle. But every once in a while, they surprise … Read more

Introducing an octopus with enough venom to kill 26 humans. Hint: It’s about the size of a golf ball.

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blue American octopus

This unassuming octopus combines bacterial chemistry and evolutionary efficiency to create one of the most powerful defenses in the entire ocean. getty Blue octopus (genus) Hapaloclaena) It’s small enough to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. They can be found floating unassumingly in shallow coastal waters, more likely to hide than hunt. However, … Read more