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A male giant Pacific octopus, the largest and longest living octopus species in the world, has found a temporary new home at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Visitor Center. The octopus is one of the biggest OSU has ever had, at 19.5 pounds. It was found and donated to the center by the fishing crew on the F/V Timmy Boy crabbing ship. According to staff at the visitor center, since octopuses are so short-lived, they only keep them for a few months before returning them to the ocean. Video cour

Aquarists like Roxy work with our giant Pacific octopus to help them learn a number of behaviors that reinforce their incredible natural abilities. There’s an added bonus to the time they spend together: A mutual sense of trust is forged between the pair through this process, which allows our staff to provide these intelligent animals with the highest levels of care and welfare. | National Aquarium