A real Blanket octopus in the wild

A real Blanket octopus in the wild

LifeSpan: 3-5 years

Diet: Crabs, clams, snails, small fishes, and even other octopuses

Habitat: Octopuses live in coastal marine waters and spend much of their time in dens—small holes and crevices in rocks and coral

Species: 300 species

Fun Fact: Octopuses have not one, not two, but three hearts

Fun Fact: They can regrow limbs

Fun Fact: Octopus arms have a mind of their own. Two-thirds of an octopus’ neurons reside in its arms, not its head.