Photo by Kirt L. Onthank. (Wikimedia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOne Smart Octopus<\/h2>\n
Earlier I mentioned that the Pacific Giant Octopus was an intelligent animal species and I meant ever word. Believe it or not, this particular animal species has been known to open jars, mimic other octopus species and even learn how to solve a complicated maze. Of course, the jar opening and maze thing were performed in a lab but it does show the capacity these animals have for learning. When they aren’t out solving mazes, this particular octopus can be found hunting for their next meal.<\/p>\n
What does the Pacific Giant Octopus Eat?<\/h2>\n
With their size, you would think they would eat large fish or something similar. But as we have learned from certain whale species, being large doesn’t necessarily mean you are have to eat big meals. In fact, the worlds’ largest octopus typical feasts on shrimp, clams, lobster and of course some smaller fish. With that said, these large, beautiful creatures have been known to attack sharks and large birds but this is not a common occurrence. Regardless, I don’t think I would anger a 600 pound animal that is capable of opening jars and solving mazes…but that is just me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We are going to end the week with one of the main attractions at many aquariums worldwide, including the Monterey Bay Aquarium, who inspired today’s Wild Fact. While there are many fascinating creatures being showcased, none of them are more amazing than the Pacific Giant Octopus (at least in my opinion). The world’s largest octopus is not only stunning but the intelligence they display is mind boggling. So today, we are going to grab out scuba gear and head out to the northern Pacific Ocean to see if we can catch a glimpse of this massive giant. Alternatively, you can <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6914,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4024],"tags":[348,4025,3281,3282],"yoast_head":"\n
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