Identifying the hidden object • Earth.com

Contrary to prior belief, the octopus was not guarding just one object. It was actually guarding 160 small items, with her eight arms curled tightly around them. The research team continued to visit this same spot for four and a half years — making 18 trips in total. As time progressed, the octopus’ mystery was slowly unraveled.

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