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28th January 2012

Photo reblogged from DiscoveryNews with 10,496 notes

It’s Cephalopodurday! Did you know that giant Pacific octopuses get “attached” to their aquarists—in a good way? These intelligent animals recognize our staff and may even embrace them after a long absence. Above: An octopus hug. (montereybayaquarium via discoverynews.)

It’s Cephalopodurday!

Did you know that giant Pacific octopuses get “attached” to their aquarists—in a good way? These intelligent animals recognize our staff and may even embrace them after a long absence.

Above: An octopus hug.

(montereybayaquarium via discoverynews.)

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Source: montereybayaquarium

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