Playing with Godzilla, the Giant Pacific Octopus at Aquarium of the Pacific!

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The Giant Pacific Octopus is the largest octopus species with a total length ranging 3-5 m (9-16 ft) and a body weight greater than 180 kg (396 lbs). Its mantle alone is at least 600 mm (2 ft).
Huge thanks to marine biologist/aquarist Angelina!
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[@michaelpowers2860]

Wow! The way he splayed himself out and changed that white color. It was like he was responding to your gentle and compassionate/understanding touch. He relaxed, let you “see the real” him. That was incredible.

[@daseal1479]

Godzilla was originally envisioned to be an octopus before they changed it to a more dinosaurian creature, this good boy continues the legacy.

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

"Come play with me human!"🐙SQUIRT! 😆 Gorgeous creature. "Hi" from the Texas coast!

[@octopusfanclub]

haha! OctoNation is in Austin Tx!

[@jenniferhutson4543]

It's amazing to me, how they can control each individual sucker, on each individual tentacle, and, even remember which suckers, on which tentacles, they're wanting to put to use, at any given time lol ETA- Hello, run-on! 🤦🏽‍♀️😆

[@r0ckworthy]

Yeah the amount of control of every single sucker was amazing to see. Each one is almost like a little hand. And there's like 250 of them per arm!?!? You can tell how that whole octopus is wired with an extraordinarily dense nervous system, plugged into an incredible brain.

[@octopusfanclub]

@@r0ckworthy octopus suckers are so cool-- here is even more about them! octonation.com/facts-about-octopus-suckers/

[@jessyhalliday5898]

De la même façon que tu contrôle chaque por de ta peau pour transpirer

[@dacsus]

Not just suckers. Even more interesting is their ability to control thousands of cells with the colour and shape of their body surface.

[@jenniferhutson4543]

@dacsus this is so true! They're Just fascinating beings all around 😍

[@luney1966]

I bet that is such a unique feeling to be touched by an octopus. 🐙😘

[@paulaemler9005]

It is magical!

[@jonibarger3147]

He enjoys the petting and stroking. What does he do for entertainment when he's alone. They're so smart I imaging he gets really bored

[@octopusfanclub]

I get asked "Were you afraid he was going to bite?" -- Answer: Nope! Octopuses are SUPER smart and from my understanding & experience, they’ll only bite prey items they know they can subdue & eat - another fun fact about octopuses is that they have donut shaped brains that wrap around their esophagus- they tend to not bite off more than they can chew! 🐙💙💙💙 In the rare instance they do take a nibble-- it's because they're scared and being handled inappropriately. Glad you all are enjoying the video!!! If you're not apart of our facebook group - visit www.OctopusFanClub.com

[@jimalbi]

If an octopus doesn't have the opportunity to reproduce, will it live longer? If yes, how much?

[@TheStormey]

I just found this Channel and I'm in love! The octopus is the most awesome Critter ever! It just never ceases to amaze me how smart they are! I recently saw a video of two female octopuses in their nests throwing sand and shells at each other, how awesome is that?

[@octopusfanclub]

@@jimalbi - nope-- its almost as if they have this self-destruction timer.

[@andressapaiva1716]

Hi Godzilla. He's such a handsome boy. 😍😍. Beautiful and clever creature. I'm from Brazil. 😀

[@stephantranquille6681]

I envy your experience with Godzolla. He's so beautiful.

[@EyeSeeThruYou]

Wondering if Godzilla experiences the touching of his skin and arms, during this visit, similar to a massage or facial we would have at a spa? He seems very relaxed and not a all concerned by the touch of human hands. And opening the mantle! That was waving hello ❤

[@EarthChampion_TophBeifong]

Definitely the coolest creature from the seas!

[@octopusfanclub]

100% and the MOST OG... older than dinosaurs-- AND still alive!

[@blancarodriguez7802]

after the orca

[@siyacer]

@@blancarodriguez7802 nah

[@siyacer]

Along with squid and cuttlefish

[@grimreaper2301]

I believe that any animal can be protective of someone if that animal has a strong bond with someone!

[@octopusfanclub]

I( Warren) think so too!

[@cryogenictrucker3102]

@@octopusfanclub how big can a octopus 🐙 get? Is it true they can get to 600 pounds??

[@theheartlessknight2426]

I absolutely believe they could become possessive/protective of someone.

[@rewscott]

Hi Godzilla! I definitely believe that they could be protective. I used to visit the Giant Pacifics regularly at the Vancouver Aquarium and sit on the little ledge by the tank and visit. Over the years, some would get to know me, and react quite emotionally when they recognized me, then sit and visit. One, in particular, would react aggressively toward others who were curious and seemed to be interrupting our time together.

[@reginaromsey]

Since I’m rather new to the Octopus fan club, I always have to chuckle when the title says Giant Pacific Octopus and I immediately think of one in the process of pulling a ship underwater! Godzilla here is absolutely fascinating and one big enough to fight a Sperm Whale would be more than a match for an Aquarium collector, and old enough to avoid it.

[@PeterWMeek]

I think it's the Giant and Colossal Squids (Architeuthis) that fight Sperm Whales, and usually to avoid being eaten rather than preying on the whales.

[@kroakie4]

That actually makes complete sense. They’re literally fighting for their lives.

[@faulkgough1768]

Maine here! and I will say, he does not seem anywheres nears as grabby as grabby as Ghilligan was. She had been straight up handys. Goszilla here, while much bigger is much less grabby. Both are great creatures, but, I think she had a crush on you ;P

[@samanthapatrick4345]

I think Godzilla is gorgeous and adorable, I'm from the UK

[@octopusfanclub]

We think so too!! thanks for watching!

[@johnbevan4684]

Godzilla looked like he enjoyed you stroking him. He seemed to have come closer to you when you started stroking him around his head and arms. So sweet. I'm in Southern California and I'm going to go visit the Aquarium.

[@bexrayspex]

From London here. I absolutely adore Godzilla! I’m reading ‘Other Minds’ at the moment and I’m now Octo obsessed!

[@octopusfanclub]

such a great book-- cephalopod cognition is another great one if you're really enjoying peter's book

[@bexrayspex]

@@octopusfanclub thank you so much for the recommendation, it’s a fascinating subject!

[@BoycottChinaa]

I'm splicing my genes with an octopus as a surprise for the surrogate mom to my firstborn child

[@BoycottChinaa]

@@octopusfanclub I've written a novel from the octopuses point of view wherein he fights polluters and the Chinese government using only brute strength and brutal violence.. it's called "Satan's Pawns Face Justice"

[@user-zw6up9cm6t]

That book is absolutely amazing! I'm also kinda obsessed with them now and would love to "meet" one but on the other hand I find it really sad when they are imprisoned :/

[@jackavalcrafting4928]

Wow, he's beautiful. White, being the shade he turns more towards when he is feeling relaxed, it looked like he was really enjoying being petted.

[@Masterahsoka]

White typically means it's stressed

[@octopusfanclub]

@@Masterahsoka they also turn white when in sleep cycles.

[@Masterahsoka]

@@octopusfanclub OH wow, didn't know that.

[@BlindNeil]

Godzilla is cool . Northern Ontario Canada here . Thank you for continuing to share

[@octopusfanclub]

Sure thing! Glad you loved him! -- giant pacific octopuses are native to your area!

[@mikeharrington878]

Checking in from Minnesota, USA here! Wonderful guy there, Godzilla :)

[@jenniferkleczka279]

You are SSSOOO lucky. I think octopus's are so cool. Along with shoe bill storks.

[@lindapepper1067]

Hi, sweet Godzilla!

[@lindawillis2746]

Hi.....he's a magnificent octopus...from Fife in Scotland 😊😊

[@chogokin666]

What a wonderful Kaiju.

[@octopusfanclub]

Hey Nation! Glad you enjoyed!

[@neoxpro12]

Godzilla but cephalopod

[@KC-il3dz]

He is so handsome!🐙🥰

[@mdsf01]

Glorious! Love it that in Ian Tudyk's Resident Alien series octopus get recognized as being hyper intelligent. The only reason they don't communicate with us is because they don't like humans. :)

[@princequestly2218]

Maybe one of the most magnificent creatures on earth, just stunning. 🐙😻

[@debrabolton9372]

I love him! Octopus are my favorite sea creatures.

[@Marvamac]

Hey handsome Godzilla👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾from Alabama 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@amyfritz4330]

My favorite marine animal.. They are very intelligent.

[@blueeyes6852]

Zilla's habitat looks awesome

[@octopusfanclub]

Yus! It's new and improved! Aquarist Angelina says he loves to mess with her when she's cleaning it! haha

[@blueeyes6852]

@@octopusfanclub SO super to hear! I'm so happy to know! The water looks good enough to drink! Thanks so much for your answer! 🐙💝😁

[@octopusfanclub]

@@blueeyes6852 hehe

[@sonofgod.436]

I love those animals, they are my favorite sea creatures, love and greetings from the netherlands.

[@chygirlschannel8000]

Replay from South Seattle :)) Thank You 🐙 Octonation for existing !!! ❤️

[@gabrielledefossez5771]

GODZILLA is MAGNIFICENT! beautifully filmed btw.....

[@Nana-vi4rd]

I am Nana and I live in Easter Tennessee. I find Octopus' beautiful and so intelligent. They are truly AWESOME to watch.

[@stevejelly3161]

UK here ! . I've been watching the interaction of octopus's with humans on youtube and i find them fascinating ! . I never knew that they were (are) ..... almost just pure intelligence ? . They don't seem of this world but WOW they are fantastic ! . They are incredible ! MANY THANKS

[@Marvamac]

I'm from Birmingham, Alabama and this gorgeous majestic animal has captured my heart😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lacey7778]

I love him. He is a firecracker. I can Feel it. The more I read and feel about Octopuses no one could tell me they don't have feelings, and emotions like us humans. I really believe they are even more sensitive than even us. I do believe they bond to humans. I truly think they are gifts to us all. I am so thankful and honored to live on a planet that has so many special sentient souls to share it with! They are healers for us all. I just found you btw! I am so glad I did. I have been binge watching these videos. Love these! Ty!

[@r0ckworthy]

Firecracker is right. You can just tell he's got a big brain and a intricate nervous system that's lit up like a christmas tree. I've always been attracted to octopus too, they're just amazing. I could probably get an octopus tattoo ;)

[@TheStormey]

Hey Godzilla!! Love from Florida❤❤❤

[@gracedevine4460]

Hi from Perth Australia, gorgeous creature! Big fan of the octopus

[@gunnargronvall9385]

I got to you via New Scientist , and another octopus story. Watching from Melbourne ! Fascinating story!!

[@DykeZuki]

Have you ever been bit? How bad is it? Does he like to pet a certain way or spot? He's a Beauty. Thanks for sharing!

[@cynthiajgoldman3717]

I love these little shows. Santa rosa beach, fl.

[@virginiastevens3782]

From U.K. wow he’s wonderful.

[@karenannravine9941]

What a learning experience for understanding beings of other forms and their intelligence

[@SithMami]

Hi Godzilla:) Thanks for being a great animal ambassador

[@bloom292]

California and he's gorgeous

[@Mimeh53]

What a beauty! 🐙🐙🐙

[@quinn9268]

Gorgeous! Hello from the UK

[@ezlow1065]

Watching from Aus! Loved it! Thankyou for sharing.

[@ladysylvia4018]

Hello! I’m from Albuquerque,New Mexico. We got to interact with Day octopus in Hawaii. They are very intelligent. We will never eat them!

[@broomrider4699]

Watching from Perth, Western Australia 🇦🇺. I love 🐙! Still haven’t had the pleasure of seeing one whilst diving, but I keep my fingers crossed.

[@joleenperry9040]

He’s so majestic! ❌⭕️

[@denniswood7503]

Houston here. I volunteered at the Houston Zoo's Aquarium. Got to work with two different octopi.

[@gedigi9010]

So Amazing.

[@scottiwilkinson]

Hi Godzilla you are MAGNIFICENT!!!!!

[@elijahglasser1421]

Beautiful octopus

[@MsChris23456]

Replay. Hi everyone from Illinois USA. Fascinating

[@octopusfanclub]

Hey Chris! Welcome in!!!!

[@Bananadiva1]

These creatures are so amazing. Just incredible. I'd love to get close to one. It would be a dream come true.

[@lyn1nan]

He’s awesome in every way xo

[@dakotastein9499]

ive heard that octipi will sometimes mimic simple gestures like pointing or waving...i also heard they are not only exceptionally intelligent but have very long-term memories.

[@octopusfanclub]

Yup!

[@lindapetek]

I’m fascinated with them and if I ever get a chance to do what you’re doing…that would be so exciting!

[@JadeDragon407]

Friendly feller, looks like. Octopi are smart, they are probably curious of us as we are of them, especially in a non-threatening environment. One thing I've heard is their suckers can taste, so they get familiar with you by taste like some animals do scenting each other. They look like they would be slimy, but that probably just comes with being wet; if I had to guess it's what smooth muscle inside the body would feel like. This makes me want to hang out with one; these critters are so neat.

[@malorie-kaesteinmuller6810]

Man he is loving that petting

[@larfeet9869]

Oh my gosh! This looks like an amazing experience. He sure seemed to be enjoying himself.

[@octopusfanclub]

Now that i'm back home i'm missing him!

[@mortalclown3812]

It's pretty awful seeing them in captivity ~ especially since they don't live that long in the first place. Add that to how brilliant they are and... Godzilla probably isn't even here now. I know people want to see them, but. 💔

[@mortalclown3812]

Lar, why on earth would a wild animal like being in a little tank? One whose lifespan is already rather brief? (GPO only live for 3-5 yrs.)

[@2manybooks2littletime25]

He is so beautiful and intelligent! I love these creatures. EDIT: From Pittsburgh, PA, USA

[@octopusfanclub]

Can't get over how smart and seemingly affectionate they are!

[@2manybooks2littletime25]

@@octopusfanclub they seem to have empathy and gratitude as well! A scientist had to bring one home to study. His teenage daughter cared for it. It would feel the teenager's dry arms and then splash water on them and spread the water all over her arms! Their intelligence is amazing!💖

[@monstermind66]

Boston, Hes so fun like to feel what he feels like

[@sharonneethling5468]

I absolutely love him 😄love from South Africa💕

[@Marxnchill]

Amazing!!! Watching from Massachusetts!

[@kryzier]

You have a youtube channel too! So many ways to learn about theses gorgeous animals. 💕🐙💕

[@octopusfanclub]

Yesss!!!!! Welcome here :D

[@lindapepper1067]

Can an octopus sense sound? Can they recognize their keeper’s voice?

[@octopusfanclub]

More research still needs to be done to understand how octopuses sense vibrations in the water... here is an article. news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8095000/8095977.stm

[@theresadalton1351]

What an amazing experience! Godzilla is gorgeous!!

[@Louicanthrope]

hey from France shame this kind of video less popupar than videos showing how to hunt/cook octopus they are really fascinating creatures they are a bit eerie at first, but the more I learn about them, the more I appreciate them

[@cocochanelly5193]

This is awesome! Godzilla 🐙 super cute! Tuning in from Chicago 💗

[@kristenhansen221]

What a charmer! Thankyou for sharing folks

[@steven2212]

Virginia Beach! This was fascinating.

[@reginaromsey]

How long could Godzilla stay out of the water safely? Wanda from Oregon.

[@siyacer]

Few minutes

[@Tengobaila3]

That's trust..awesome!

[@g.w.hampton5525]

Northern California and and I love these intelligent creatures of the sea

[@patriciaking8692]

I observe Octopus in STX USVI where my group finds them and tries to entertain them.

[@sherryjohnson2152]

Hi Godzilla, you are so awesome! im betting Godzilla likes the interaction with this new person to come see him as this young man does. im sure Godzilla is loving the attention and the getting pet, all animals love to be pet, even an Octopus, lol, obviously.

[@lindapetek]

Hi Godzilla! I’m from northern Canada!

[@jofox1186]

He is so handsome!

[@MainelyButch]

Watching from the coast of Maine!

[@riphopfer5816]

Wow… what a good-natured, beautiful occy.

[@chris2thejmedia]

Okay is it just me, or does anybody else think that an octopus just gives off a perpetually "angry/annoyed/pissed" expression because of the eye/head structure. Completely opposite to the general disposition that they have. I just find it super funny whenever I see a video of one and having that thought lol

[@octopusfanclub]

Lol - it’s the ⛔️⛔️ eyes

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

Santa Rosa, CA, USA. 🥰🐙

[@sazikanebaldimor2386]

You told him his tongue is catlike.now he sulks 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jcicalachicala1539]

what a beautiful Creature

[@sueg2658]

Question: In the wild, how many miles would his territory be, or do they not have a specific territory? Thanks. I’m in Northern California. He is a magnificent fella!

[@octopusfanclub]

Octopuses tend to be stationary or hiding 94% of the time- here is a study I found on this specific species - they did have one female tracked for around 3 miles. www.researchgate.net/publication/256752374_Movement_patterns_of_giant_Pacific_octopuses_Enteroctopus_dofleini_Wulker_1910

[@sueg2658]

@@octopusfanclub , thank you very much for your reply and for all that you do to educate everyone on the magnificent Octopus 👍🏻😊

[@vikkitaylor5469]

I hope the question window is still open! Is Godzillas's habitat bigger than what we can see here? Are octopuses "happy", "content" in captivity? Does he have a "tickey" spot? (An area where he prefers to be touched.) What safety precautions does one take to be able to safely touch him (i.e. washing ones hands) so he doesn’t get some type of human "funk"? Are visitors to the exhibit able to touch him, interact with him? Will Godzilla play with humans? (He shoots water at you. If you splash back at him, will he shoot you again? Does he have toys? Do octopuses even want toys, in the human sense?) Do octopuses progress through life in mental, emotional stages? Like baby, teenager, adult... How can I meet and physically interact with one of these beautiful, magnificent creatures? I have been obsessed with the octopus for over 59 years (I'm 60) and need to, must meet one! Thank you for all you do to educate us on these tremendous beings!

[@hespa09]

@@octopusfanclub What you are doing there is similar to keeping a human in a 2/2 m cell all his life. that's animal abuse at its finest, good job !!! . From your own article - During low tides, movements were restricted for animals in intertidal habitats but not for those deeper. The maximum movement distance from the release was 4.8 km (by a 16.5 kg female). Minimum convex polygon area use averaged 4,300 m2 for the smallest animals to an average of over 50,000 m2 for the largest during 2 to 20 days of tracking, substantially larger than previously reported. Larger octopuses moved further and used greater area than smaller animals, but differences between sexes were not significant.

[@hespa09]

During low tides, movements were restricted for animals in intertidal habitats but not for those deeper. The maximum movement distance from the release was 4.8 km (by a 16.5 kg female). Minimum convex polygon area use averaged 4,300 m2 for the smallest animals to an average of over 50,000 m2 for the largest during 2 to 20 days of tracking, substantially larger than previously reported. Larger octopuses moved further and used greater area than smaller animals, but differences between sexes were not significant.

[@Aineb1039]

He is obviously enjoying your company and the attention you are showing him or he would leave .

[@sherriforeman8953]

Vallejo California

[@samuelfrye3145]

Awesome !

[@artglass00]

Thank you for the video. I am in Minneapolis

[@johnmcclain610]

A number of years ago, I had the good fortune to be allowed to let a female octopus to hold my hand with one of her tentacles. It was at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, located in Newport Oregon. She was in a tank in a large space inside the main building, and her docent kept putting her hand in the water for the octopus to grab. After watching for awhile and asking a number of questions, I asked if I could put my hand in the tank. The docent cautioned me against pulling away, then allowed me to dip my fingers into the water. The octopus quickly grabbed my fingers and held on for somewhat longer than she’d been doing with the docent. The docent told me that the octopus recognized that it was a different hand she was holding, and would let go as soon as she determined that I was warm blooded. After maybe 10 seconds or so, she released my hand. My impression of the small suckers she held my fingers with was that they were as gentle as a kitten’s paws. It is a memory that I will treasure for the rest of my life!

[@stefanostokatlidis4861]

She probably just recognized that you are inedible.

[@CRE4T0R42]

This is such a beautiful animal

[@orwellianson]

I wanna play with Godzilla! 🐙🐙🐙❤️❤️❤️

[@thomast5874]

Wow I love octopodes and just stumbled across this channel. What a huge specimen!!!!! I’m watching from New York :)