New Octopus Species Found To Be Highly Sociable, Romantic

A new octopus has been discovered by scientists. The new species was described as “sociable” and “romantic” because of its habits. The New York Times reported that a team of biologists gathered a batch of octopuses from Central America to observe. However, the new species that they found was different compared to the rest. The new species, initially called the Larger Pacific Striped Octopus, can live together to mate for a few days in the same tight shell or den, compared to most octopuses that live alone or only briefly gather to mate. The new octopuses mate with their beaks entangled, as if they were kissing, while most male octopuses would mate from a distance to save themselves from being cannibalized. Alvaro Roura, an octopus expert at La Troba University in Australia, described the animal behavior as “romantic”. As for the females, the Larger Pacific Striped Octopus would live longer and produce eggs constantly, which would enhance the chances of survival of the species. Most female octopuses would only lay one batch of eggs and then die. Furthermore, the new species also remove food waste from their dens. They also immediately learn that people can bring them food and move out of their dens to meet the human feeder at the top of the tank. “They're aliens alive on our planet and it feels like they have plans,” said Rich Ross, a senior biologist at the California Academy of Sciences. "It's the most amazing octopus that I've ever gotten to work with," Ross addedin the-READ MORE -http://www.latinospost.com/articles/69941/20150813/new-octopus-species-found-highly-sociable-romantic.htm