It can sometimes be hard to identify an octopus species, but it can be especially hard when they look so similar! Just like the two species we are covering today. Let’s look at the Wunderpus vs. Mimic Octopus! Can you spot the difference? I’ll show you! Octopuses are usually easy to pick out from a…
Howdy Nation! In today’s post, we are going to be featuring our ‘Artist Spotlight’ of the week: James Rocke. With a white sketchbook and a simple micro pen, James has been able to add dimension, texture, and distinct features that have helped bring animals to life. All on a piece of paper! Let’s take a…
If you’re here, you are most likely someone who enjoys morsels of information about our favorite cephalopod—the octopus! But what are 5 things an octopus eats and enjoys? Just like their two-armed pals (humans), octopuses eat many tasty morsels, depending on where they live in the ocean and what their energy requirements are. Read on…
What if you were walking down the street and smelled a delicious waffle cone of ice cream to your left, but before your brain decided to investigate the smell, you were already reaching out for one? What if your left hand had its own small brain that could make decisions entirely on its own unless…
Living in the great unknown depths of the oceans happens to be a school bus-sized gelatinous creature with long suckered arms, eyes as big as cantaloupes, and a beak that could fit in the palm of your hand. Who is it? Your friendly neighborhood giant squid, of course! I’m talking about the largest invertebrate in…
Howdy Nation! In today’s post, we are going to be featuring our ‘Artist Spotlight’ of the week: Oleg Turkovskiy. Using heat and his own two hands, Oleg has been able to create create a beautiful octopus sculpture! Can you guess what it’s made of? If you said metal, then you are right! Let’s take a…
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