A male giant Pacific octopus, the largest and longest living octopus species in the world, has found a temporary new home at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Visitor Center. The octopus is one of the biggest OSU has ever had, at 19.5 pounds. It was found and donated to the center by the fishing crew on the F/V Timmy Boy crabbing ship. According to staff at the visitor center, since octopuses are so short-lived, they only keep them for a few months before returning them to the ocean. Video cour

14K views · 420 reactions | The average arm span of a giant Pacific octopus is 14 feet! With no bones to encumber it, however, this soft-bodied animal can slip through a hole no larger than its hard beak—2 inches or less. It’s also a master of camouflage, blending its color, texture and shape into the seascape to ambush fishes, crabs and other prey.  Happy World Octopus Day! Learn more about these fascinating animals in our blog — https://bit.ly/486xgNJ. | Shedd Aquarium | Facebook

With the ability to grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) long, the giant Pacific octopus has been known to eat sharks. | National Geographic

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