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Gloomy octopuses will throw things when their personal space is invaded

Updated on May 15, 2024March 11, 2023

Published in 2022, this is the first footage of their outbursts. Yes, their name is actually Gloomy Octopus. Or the Common Sydney Octopus or Octopus tetricus.  The Gloomy Octopus will surround itself with shells, rocks, algae, and other debris that it will use to throw to defend its space.

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