What if you live in a world where you’re able to be weightless all day and supported by a cocoon of water? Do you NEED bones? Nope. So, do octopus have bones? They have ZERO bones, and yet they still have structure to them. How do they manage to be anything more than a blob?…
Ever wonder how do octopus mate but have always been afraid to ask? Well, wonder no longer because OctoNation is here with your “birds and the bees” talk, cephalopod-style! We are here to give you all the juicy details on how octopuses get down, funky mating rituals, detachable arms, what happens after the deed is…
What is the shape of a donut, spread across 8 arms, and can get past childproof locks? An octopus brain! Octopuses have NINE brains, with two-thirds of their vast knowledge spread throughout their arms. Trust the octopus to come up with a way to delegate their own brain power so they don’t need to be…
If an octopus tells you their heart beats for you, make sure to ask them WHICH one! The heart is a crucial organ so is it any surprise that our octopus (eh hem alien) friends would have THREE of them! In this blog post, we are breaking down how these octopus hearts work and answering…
Cuttlefish have long turned their tentacles up to group swims preferring to navigate the ocean in solitude and only coming together when it’s time to mate. At least, that’s what they lead us to believe! They don’t mind traveling together and doing it in style, swimming in almost precision formations. They’re basically an underwater quidditch…
Who doesn’t love to sleep!? Those glorious hours each day where we get to drift off into a state of calm, rest, and dreams. Do octopuses get to experience the same luxury? Do they find a cozy nook in their den, wrap themselves in their arms, and catch some sweet zzz’s? The answer is YES!…
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