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Or a great day gets greater, for me, at least. My first time seeing this species in the south.
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Or a great day gets greater, for me, at least. My first time seeing this species in the south.
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Video of this octopus minding its own business: http://youtu.be/KIGRgzW57Vc
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Length of tentacles about 4 inches.
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The classic pose: these octopuses like to stay in a coconut, shell, or bottle.
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The classic pose: these octopuses like to stay in a coconut, shell, or bottle.
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This octopus was investigating a couple of shells we placed nearby. It seemed to decide they were useful... before trying to run off with them!
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This octopus was investigating a couple of shells we placed nearby. It seemed to decide they were useful... before trying to run off with them!
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This octopus was investigating a couple of shells we placed nearby. It seemed to decide they were useful... before trying to run off with them!
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Using tools - as they do so well. This coconut octopus tried to take its shell away with it!
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Using tools - as they do so well. This coconut octopus tried to take its shell away with it!
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Just cruising about...
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Another very curious coconut octopus. This time - with 2 shells and a piece of driftwood. In general, it worked hard to figure out the best way to hide - trying with so many items at the same time - that it couldn't close the clam shells.
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Another very curious coconut octopus. This time - with 2 shells and a piece of driftwood. In general, it worked hard to figure out the best way to hide - trying with so many items at the same time - that it couldn't close the clam shells.
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Another very curious coconut octopus. This time - with 2 shells and a piece of driftwood. In general, it worked hard to figure out the best way to hide - trying with so many items at the same time - that it couldn't close the clam shells.
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Another very curious coconut octopus. This time - with 2 shells and a piece of driftwood. In general, it worked hard to figure out the best way to hide - trying with so many items at the same time - that it couldn't close the clam shells.
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This mature female coconut octopus is guarding her eggs (bottom left) while using a coconut for shelter.