2.5M views · 5K reactions | Humans are finally starting to understand the octopus, and it’s mind-boggling. | Business Insider | Facebook

The veined octopus (sometimes called the coconut octopus) exhibits a curious behavioural adaption of using discarded shells, coconuts and sometimes even man made objects for protection. It is believed this is due to the dangerous open nature of the sandy and muddy habitats the octopus inhabits, leaving itself little protection from passing predators. Whilst being carried, the shells offer no protection and place a requirement on the octopus to use a novel and cumbersome form of locomotion. To ca

293K views · 1.1K reactions | What has 3 hearts, 8 arms, blue blood, and a whole lotta venom? That’s right—the octopus!  In honor of World Octopus Day, we’re SEA-lebrating these amazing cephalopods. You might just have to pick your jaw up off the floor after watching this clip of a coconut octopus.  It comes from Crazy Monster: Gulpers. https://bit.ly/305Wr1g | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

11M views · 86K reactions | Just how smart are octopuses? One is put to the test in this watch-and-learn challenge. | National Geographic Animals | Facebook

MY OCTOPUS TEACHER is "Absolutely unbelievable. One of the best movies ever." — Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE & Founder on Academy Award® and BAFTA nominee for Best Documentary. | Netflix