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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 ...
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Real Giant Octopus Photographed on Indonesian Coast?

The image was generated by artificial intelligence. In early June 2024, an image allegedly showing a giant octopus washed up on an Indonesian beach went viral. Numerous posts on X claimed it was a ...
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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 ...
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Fact Check: Photo Purports To Show Giant Octopus Washed Up on Indonesian Coast. Here's What We Learned

An authentic photograph shows the body of a massive octopus washed up on the coast of Indonesia. The image in question showed five visible tentacles and the body of the octopus, with local beachgoers ...
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A giant Pacific octopus takes up residence at Hatfield Marine Science Center

Hatfield Marine Science Center put the word out last winter asking local fishermen to alert them if an octopus attached itself to a crab pot. Jaimie Hart, the senior aquarist at Hatfield, said they ...
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The 10 Largest Octopuses in the World

It’s not every day that scientists discover a new species of octopus, but that is exactly what has happened off the coast of western Australia. During a CSIRO research expedition to the Carnarvon ...