The Top 5 Octopus Occupations

The Leonard Lopate Show | Aug 13, 2015

There are about 300 species of octopuses and they range widely in shape and color. With a lot of strength and intelligence under their beaks (yes - they have beaks), there is no reason to underestimate the cephalopod. Whether cleaning up a ship-deck or devouring the ocean's worst predators, octopuses know how to get the job done. We've assembled the best octopus-employees and compiled them below!

Don't forget to tune in on August 14th for our Octopus-everything Please Explain. 

1.  Deck Swabber

2.  Escape Artist

3.   Jar Opener

4.   Shark Assassin

 5.   French Mime

 

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