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

Just a month after mating, a female octopus can lay as many as 100,000 eggs. | National Geographic