The giant Pacific octopus is considered the largest octopus species in the world. The largest individual on record weighed an impressive 600 pounds and measured 30 feet across in length. On average, though, these octopuses weigh closer to 110 pounds and measure 16 feet across once fully grown. | Oceana

Just a month after mating, a female octopus can lay as many as 100,000 eggs. | National Geographic

Watch this octopus escape through a super small hole in a boat — and prepare to FREAK THE EFF OUT 😱 Plus more animals: http://bit.ly/2s6z1cV | Cosmopolitan