An octopus’s arms are powered by groups of nerve cells–in short, each arm has its own brain, allowing the octo to feel, smell, and taste its surroundings! An octopus uses those brainy, boneless arms to find prey hiding in rocky cracks and crevices. A seafood-filled whiffle ball acts as enrichment for our giant Pacific octopus Bunsen, allowing him to flex those physical skills and brainpower. #cephalopodsquad #octopus #enrichment #oregoncoast #oregoncoastaquarium #newportoregon #traveloregon #the

Lead Aquarium keep, Laurie, is back with some ink-credible enrichment for our Octopus! 🐙 | The Toledo Zoo

How do octopuses participate in enrichment? 🐙 Enrichment sessions where animals can play, explore and tap into natural behaviors are an important part of the day, including for Bowie the giant Pacific octopus. Bowie enjoys all sorts of octopus-friendly toys, from puzzles to brushes and balls. If he really seems to like a toy, he will take it into his cave and keep it for several days! This session focuses mainly on food enrichment and caretaker interaction—you can even see Bowie change color, p

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