Giant Pacific Octopus

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Giant Pacific Octopus Facts

Biggest of the Bunch

The Giant Pacific Octopus is the largest octopus species in the world! One was even recorded at 30 feet across and 600 pounds—about the size of a small car!

Master of Disguise

With special color-changing cells called chromatophores, this octopus can change its color and even the texture of its skin to blend in with rocks and sand—like a real-life underwater ninja.

Three Hearts

These octopuses have three hearts! Two pump blood to the gills, and one pumps it to the rest of the body.

Suction Power

A female giant Pacific octopus can have 2,240 suction cups on her arms! Each one is strong enough to lift objects and even taste what it’s touching.

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