Did You KnowSep 7, 2025

🦑 Did you know octopuses have three hearts, nine brains, and blue blood? These creatures are among the most intelligent and bizarre on Earth! 🌊

Octopuses have three hearts—two pump blood to their gills, while the third supplies the rest of their body. Swimming is so energy-intensive that this third heart stops beating, making crawling their preferred mode of movement. (1/3)

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Their nine brains? Two-thirds of their neurons are in their arms, giving each leg a 'mind of its own.' This allows them to solve puzzles, open jars, and even react independently if their head is detached (though they wouldn’t survive long without it). 🧠🔧 (2/3)
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Their blue blood comes from hemocyanin, a copper-based protein that efficiently transports oxygen in cold, low-oxygen waters. Combine this with their ability to instantly camouflage by changing color and texture, and you’ve got a master of survival. Some species can even edit their own RNA to adapt to environmental changes! 🔬

Octopuses defy biological norms in the most fascinating ways. 🚀

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