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The 10 largest octopuses in the world

Equally mysterious and beautiful, octopuses are captivating creatures. There are over 300 octopus species, and they thrive in every ocean habitat. Their soft bodies can rapidly change shape, allowing ...
AOL

Watch a Giant Octopus Turn into a Real-Life Kraken and Grab a Scuba Diver

Madrona Point in British Columbia, Canada, is a popular spot for diving. These waters are also home to the giant Pacific octopus, the largest octopus species on Earth. In this YouTube video, a diver ...
KCAW

‘A tiny giant’: new pint-sized Sitka aquarium resident to get larger tank, name

The giant Pacific octopus is currently the size of an orange. That’s more than seven times the size she was when a resident ...
The Hour

Maritime Aquarium gets a new giant Pacific octopus after old one dies

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk recently got a new eight-legged resident. The aquarium added a new female giant Pacific octopus to its collection of sea creatures in August, according to Maritime ...
The Spokesman-Review

Rare, deep-sea encounter: California scientists observe ‘extraordinary’ seven-arm octopus

Almost a half-mile below the surface of Monterey Bay, California, scientists recently recorded rare footage of a seven-arm octopus— only the fourth time the same research team has spotted the species ...