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tags: behavior, environmental enrichment, giant Pacific octopus, Octopus dofleini, cephalopod, animal intelligence
Louis, the giant pacific octopus, Octopus dofleini, cuddles his Mr Potato Head.
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The Smithsonian National Zoo needs your help naming this young giant Pacific octopus:
Image Credit: Tamie DeWitt, Smithsonian's National Zoo
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