Our giant Pacific octopus training has been going swimmingly! Supervisor Aaron and Senior Keeper Cora have been training this animal to be weighed in a basket using a hanging scale. As you can see, this growing male octopus is acclimating well to this process and has gained around 4 pounds since his last weigh-in at the end of July! | New York Aquarium

28K views · 832 reactions | 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 | Facebook

105K views · 1.7K reactions | Octopuses are incredibly fascinating creatures known for their intelligence, flexibility, and agility. When an octopus is in action, it can engage in a variety of behaviors depending on its environment, prey, and circumstances. Scuba diving in Dauin, Philippines with Critter Republic Dive Center . . . . . #octopus #ocean #bbc | Critter Hunter | Facebook

11M views · 86K reactions | Just how smart are octopuses? One is put to the test in this watch-and-learn challenge. | National Geographic Animals | Facebook