Octopus Escape Artists
Great Escapes
Octopuses are the Houdinis of the sea. They can squeeze through impossibly small spaces, change color and texture to blend into their surroundings, and even open jars from the inside. Aquarium staff often find themselves outwitted by these eight-armed escape artists. One octopus famously escaped its tank, crawled across the floor, and found its way to a nearby drainpipe.
Puzzle Solvers
Their problem-solving skills are also top-notch. Octopuses have been observed playing with toys, solving complex puzzles, and even using coconut shells as mobile homes. Their intelligence rivals that of many mammals, making them one of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean. Just don’t challenge them to a game of hide-and-seek.
