Some dumb facts about the Dumbo Octopus

The Dumbo octopus has been labelled by many as the cutest octopus out there.

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They are so named because of the elephant ear-like fins that protrude from the sides of their heads.

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Dumbo octopuses have been found in Australia, California, Philippines and New Guinea.

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They live in extremely deep waters, where it’s very cold and there is an absence of light.

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The Dumbo octopus is actually an entire genus of 17 different species of octopus.

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Belonging to the Opisthoteuthidae family, they are a type of umbrella octopus.

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Their soft and jelly-like structure helps them manage the high pressures of their deep ocean habitats.

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