Flossen wie Elefantenohren: Der Dumbo-Oktopus lebt in 3000 bis 4000 Meter Tiefe. | tagesschau

The Dumbo octopus is one of the most fascinating creatures of the deep sea. | Seeker Media

Dumbo octopus are famous for their striking resemblance to the beloved flying elephant. These creatures have large fins (not ears) on their mantle, which they use to gracefully “flap” through the water. Unlike many other types of octopus, Dumbo do not move by expelling water forcefully from a siphon - a process called (seriously) “jet propulsion.” They are also known to exhibit a fascinating behavior seen here: expanding their eight webbed arms like an open umbrella before swiftly contracting th

Dumbo soared into theaters on this day in 1941. | Walt Disney Animation Studios