By Sakshi Sah
Published Jan 17, 2025

Hindustan Times
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6 amazing facts about octopuses you may not know

Octopuses are fascinating sea creatures with rounded bodies, bulging eyes, and eight long arms.

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They can be found in oceans worldwide, especially in warm, tropical waters.

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Octopus arms are incredibly strong, bending, stretching, twisting, and contracting to help them walk, swim, move objects, and catch prey.

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Octopuses can change colour, pattern, and texture instantly.

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Though many octopuses live deep in the ocean, some species are found in shallow coastal waters, living near reefs and ledges.

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Some species of octopus are pelagic, meaning they live near the water’s surface, while others dwell in deep, dark waters.

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Octopuses are mostly solitary, preferring to live alone in dens made from rocks or other underwater structures.

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Octopuses rise from the deep at dawn and dusk to search for food, often hunting alone.

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