Deep Sea Dumbo Octopus: A Rare and Adorable Discovery
Deep Sea Dumbo Octopus: A Rare and Adorable Discovery If you are a fan of cute animals, you might have heard of the dumbo octopus, a type of octopus that has ear-like fins on its head that resemble the ears of Disney's famous flying elephant. But did you know that this octopus is also one of the most mysterious and fascinating creatures of the deep sea? In this blog post, I will tell you everything you need to know about the dumbo octopus, including its appearance, behavior, habitat, and conservation status. I will also share with you some amazing footage of a rare dumbo octopus sighting that happened recently off the coast of Hawaii, thanks to a team of deep sea researchers. What is a dumbo octopus? A dumbo octopus is not a single species, but a genus of 17 different species of octopus that belong to the family Opisthoteuthidae, also known as umbrella octopuses. They are called dumbo octopuses because of their distinctive fins that look like ears, which they use to fla