Tiny Octopus Gets So Excited When His Diver Friend Comes To Visit Him | The Dodo

[@Floopenterprise]

It’s so trippy to watch him reach out and touch everything that you put in front of him like “oh nice nice very interesting”

[@blacksharkus]

I was just thinking this!!

[@attemptedunkindness3632]

"I approve of this thing, human. Bring me more of this thing."

[@davidebic]

It's actually related to the fact that their tentacles are an integral part to how octupi sense the world around them.

[@Herbertti3]

Except the shell, shells are so last season.

[@Lawrence_Talbot]

You mean like humans do? Lol we always ask to see something while reaching out with our hands to hold it. Humans are weird like that

[@josi4251]

In an often insane world, a friendship between a man and a mollusk is a beautiful thing. And I'm here for it.

[@orbalicious20]

Um, cephalopod…

[@zackpasta9526]

it is a mollusc, and a cephalopod.@@orbalicious20

[@existentiallydead5998]

@@orbalicious20 which are mollusks

[@RusticKey]

​@@orbalicious20Cephalopods are a class of molluscs, so yes both of you are correct.

[@defnotnaruto222]

what the frick just call it an eight legged creature man

[@inezeaton]

1:49 He sits there so regally, like an emperor receiving gifts on his throne! And long may he reign

[@mziv112]

underrated comment

[@ancientstaffpub]

"We are not impressed by this gift of yours. Be gone, peasant" *gently pushes his hand away*

[@selvatica979]

how does this comment not have at least 12K likes

[@KarimTroost]

Octopuses are incredibly smart and emotional creatures.

[@JadeDragon407]

and curious as all get out from various vids I've seen, especially once they feel safe in the situation.

[@mackydog99]

You would be too if you had 9 brains.

[@Cinderella-mc8kf]

I've read that they're smart, but how are they emotional?

[@genio2509]

Such a shame that they live for so short.

[@genio2509]

​@@Cinderella-mc8kfEmotions come from intelligence. The smarter the animal the more complex emotions it can feel. A bug can maybe feel fear and anger to survive, smarter creatures would maybe also feel a bit more complex things like disgust or pleasure. And super smart animals, like dogs, elephants, dolphins, whales, cats, corvids, octopi, etc. can even feel happiness and sadness, things like even excitement, lasting joy, grief, depression, attachment etc. Humans are the most complex of all of course, with things like melancholy, nostalgia and empathy, but other animals can also feel, as emotions are a trait of intelligence itself.

[@AssassinAngel73]

I love that you visit him in 'his' home rather than taking him to your home to live in a glass case 🌈✨

[@rnlansdownemobile]

I think that's how people should view pets.

[@Chartastic7806]

Yes excellent 😊

[@brilliance2319]

Infinite love

[@andreash3906]

💯

[@unbiasyoutuber7117]

Absolutely! That is real love and care for animals ❤

[@aliecarey]

Him realizing you are big enough to push the log is incredible ❤❤❤

[@Masterahsoka]

They are incredibly smart, its unfortunate that they have very short life spans. Those creatures would've easily surpassed us in intelligence if they lived longer than us. ❤

[@Jasonjewnova]

Alie,Are u big nuff to push my log?

[@FartSmucker]

0:54 :D

[@eo6407]

1:00 even when he asked for help he still tried the heave that log with all his might 😂🥹

[@jameswatsonatheistgamer]

@@Masterahsoka I wouldn't go that far.

[@vexmyth0clast]

There is just something so wholesome about people bonding with animals in the wild like this.

[@cgi2173]

In this case, it is the animal that does the bonding. 😂😂😂😂

[@xthexskrillex]

wold*

[@yourlocalhuman3526]

midsteny 2 fan detected

[@challenger516]

@@makepeoplemad You need to get out more

[@NisJol]

@@makepeoplemadreligion is mythology

[@zan1158]

All creatures great & small have so much sensitivity & understanding far beyond what we see.

[@kennethsonier1766]

All creatures great and small. The novel that got me into reading 50 years ago ✌️

[@giannacasula152]

Siamo noi a non capire spesso.....😂

[@a-walpatches6460]

Some animals are special, may not be 'pc' but it's true. Octopus, corvids, elephants, dolphins, parrots, other apes of course. Very few animals are self aware like these. A bracket down you have pigs, rats, racoons and a few others, all well above cats and dogs for intelligence.

[@TaylorMaurandbhangra]

Eggbert with the shell: “nah, thanks, I’ve seen those before” 😂 lol what a little sweetie

[@romeowandrainbow1040]

That shell is soooo last season

[@TaylorMaurandbhangra]

@@romeowandrainbow1040 😂

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

Eggbert is BOUJEE! lol Only likes the high quality shells.

[@spiegeltn]

"another smartass human trying to blow our minds with a mirror" 😄

[@MungoFishing]

Bro mines so much better….

[@810PRODUCTIONS]

00:49 - The Octopus grabbing the divers finger to help push was mind blowing. Then when it swam away to face the diver and came back to help push, that was just about the most adorable thing I have ever seen. The fact that the Octopus was able to figure out that a much larger creature could move large objects, and took advantage of the opportunity is incredible.

[@hiking1388]

They're so intelligent, which is why I can only hope that the plans for a goant octopus farm fail :(

[@nickjunes]

And once it was moved he ran right under to get to whatever it is he/she was trying to get to.

[@810PRODUCTIONS]

@@nickjunes It was very curious to know what was under there. It probably has some kind of prey such as a crustacean or a crab hide from it under the log a while back and it was hoping the prey was still there. It was beyond play, it appeared to be an obsession.

[@scorchedearth1451]

He wanted to build an underwater log cabin.

[@elizabethkent9859]

Ummmm what?? I hope this is wrong. Please let it be wrong 😣🙏🏼

[@nataliekolenic4352]

Eggbert is the cutest, smartest, most intelligent octopus from Belize..I hope he is safe wherever he is 🐙💜❤️

[@Pavia1525]

He was delicious!

[@longliveavalon]

@@Pavia1525 troll

[@longliveavalon]

@@CoolNumber1 why are u here?

[@Scott-fy7fm]

He'll be dead within a year, they have crazy short lifespans

[@paweyskanowski9965]

Terrible Asiens grilled and cooked alive such nice and inteligent animals ! It is a disaster

[@CheekyPandaGaming]

I legitimately can't bring myself to eat calamari or octopus anymore after seeing just how smart these animals are

[@seekingabsolution1907]

Yeah, they aren't necessarily human levels of smart, but they're at least as smart as the sharks that hunt them. Kind of have to be don't they?

[@CheekyPandaGaming]

@@seekingabsolution1907 it's like they display a certain level of curiosity that is almost child like, and trying to eat one just feels so uneasy

[@vikkiorlando54]

I agree!

[@thephoenix4093]

@@seekingabsolution1907 I would say they are very much human levels of smart, if you think about it. they can only live up to 3 years (if they're lucky) if you are to compare the insanely smart things they do in their first year alive without being taught by their parents because their mother always dies at childbirth out of starvasion, compared to a 1 year old human, that is constantly being protected by their parents in a relatively safe area in comparison while being taught a lot, octopuses seem insanely intelligent from that perspective.

[@liamg2271]

​@@seekingabsolution1907 When you consider how short their lifespans are, one could argue they're the most intelligent species on the planet.

[@bizness-as-usual-58]

This reminds me of the incredible 2020 Netflix documentary named My Octopus Teacher. A lovely, poignant story about a guy who free-dived down into an underwater South African kelp forest (near Cape Town, SA) where he befriended an octopus. It was fascinating to see the development of their relationship over a year until the octopus mated, laid numerous eggs and naturally died. That part was super sad. When their bond had developed and he would visit (almost daily), the octopus would occasionally lay against his chest to cuddle for several minutes. He got to see her live, eat, and defend herself from sharks. The doc won a well-deserved Academy Award.

[@michaelb.5845]

My Octopus Teach was great.

[@sueladybird6923]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@AikonikBoy]

iirc he filmed a lot of it just himself while free diving alone

[@georgewashington3555]

yes this one was amazing.

[@marshallmarcano6275]

Why did you remind me now I cry 😢😂

[@timber72]

It is a grave injustice that such wonderful creatures live such short lives.

[@onatgomceli6950]

Oldest known octopus has lived 328 million years ago, they are an amazingly well evolved specimen that outlasted 99% of all the species that ever lived. Perhaps that relatively shorter lifespan is the result of millions of years of evolution and not something to be sad about.

[@ralfzacherl9942]

nobody knows how long the life span feels for the octopus. maybe the daily visits are for him more the once-a-yeat visits at christmas at your grandmothers place.

[@connorgrynol9021]

@@onatgomceli6950evolution is not exactly something we should treat as good or welcoming. It’s a brutal process. And shorter lifespan creatures do tend to be better suited to survive because they create offspring faster than animals that take potentially decades to have offspring. All those years in between come with great risks. But again, the fact that shorter lifespans are more suited for the survival of the overall species is not a good argument for saying shorter lives aren’t sad.

[@UhtredOfBamburgh]

@@connorgrynol9021 what if some creatures whose lives are shorter have faster thinking brains and animals that live longer perceive time slower? So maybe it doesnt necessarily feel shorter to them, if their hearts beat faster and they move quicker and do more stuff per minute

[@Poppy_and_Samson]

​@@connorgrynol9021evolution is a fairy tale

[@gummygwyn]

THAT'S SO FREAKIN ADORABLE AND SO WHOLESOME 🥺🥹💖

[@AboveEmAllProduction]

It's a reupload

[@Lawlzinator]

Christ, I tire of people overusing that word. Sheep

[@Master_Petes_Theater]

​@Lawlzinator The term "sheep" is overused.

[@malyndahsexotics1543]

@@Lawlzinatorget a fucking hobby and stop being so damn negative. She’s enjoying the video and all I see are negative comments replying to her for NO reason. You’re so fucking bitter and it’s disgusting🖕

[@daquieshakeaundra2854]

So cute but I hope there won 't be koreans or japanese catching him and eating him raw 😅

[@laurademilio8884]

What a sweetie! I'm glad you go see him safe in the ocean and he's not a captive. What a precious friend.

[@fizzedupslade4082]

9 brains and 3 hearts. They are fascinating. Lovely story. Thanks for sharing.

[@linda6987]

I find octopuses fascinating. Egbert is no different and he’s adorable! Enjoy his friendship! Thank you for the share! ♥️

[@Ar1AnX1x]

they're very intelligent

[@scottrogers7242]

Plural of octopus is octopi. Duh!

[@TimWhitefish2759]

@@scottrogers7242 It's not though.

[@yeetneet5334]

@@TimWhitefish2759 you can use octopuses and octopi

[@judyparsons1333]

And Spain wants to harvest them its so wrong

[@unbreakable7633]

Animals have minds and emotions; they aren't robots. You're a very lucky fellow to have such a friend.

[@lovewillwinnn]

Our Creator also has emotions. And our actions and even our experiences affect him. “How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness And made him feel hurt in the desert! 41 Again and again they put God to the test, And they grieved the Holy One of Israel.” Psalm 78: 40 “[He] regretted that he had made men on the earth, and his heart was saddened.” Genesis 6: 6 “During all their distress it was distressing to him. And his own personal messenger saved them. In his love and compassion he repurchased them, And he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. 10 But they rebelled and grieved his holy spirit....Isaiah 63: 9,10

[@biekgiek]

@@lovewillwinnn Our "creator" (fiction) has emotions because "he" was created in our image. God(s) are human inventions/creations, not the other way around. Our ancestors anthropomorphized nature to explain natural phenomena.

[@House-of-Hades]

@@biekgiek 🤣

[@biekgiek]

@@House-of-Hades Are you laughing at me or with me?

[@AB-sr3yv]

Yaa as a free Animal to a aninal in jail now. Great work stupidos

[@scottk2774]

I could watch them enjoying each other for hours! I hope the guy keeps documenting this as the octopus gets bigger.

[@kittykathy9532]

Egbert is adorable! ❤And octopi are very intelligent creatures!😊❤️This is just beautiful watching a human interact with an undersea creature in a loving and respectful way. Thank you.😊

[@THEBUGSAREBACCCCKKKKKKKKKK]

@BobbyT-yj1cw as someone who eats most animals, you are.just being an azzhole and should grow up and get a.grip Also, this wouldn't feed a child, but I guess thats.ok, you don't need much to feed a lousy troll Hahahahaha

[@ronaldmay1283]

Octopi is not a word, octopuses

[@kittykathy9532]

@@BobbyT-yj1cw you are a small idiotic Man who wants attention. aka internet troll! Did you “ katchy” that?

[@lajoswinkler]

@@BobbyT-yj1cw Latin loanwords should not even be pluralized with Latin grammar. It should use English grammar - because it's English language. This whole "octopi" and other crap is just showing off "edumacation". One thing Americans won't do is use actual Latin pronounciation even when reading Latin. Sounds horrible.

[@CitizenMio]

​@@ronaldmay1283 While there are certainly plenty of annoying linguistical trends in the world one may disagree with personally, any word is a valid word as long as people keep using it. Otherwise we'd only have one language and a bunch of grunting purists that insist that anything other than the likes of bobaboba is not a word. Well... we still do, but fictional ones that people would not just ignore because of their irrelevance to actual language usage. Personally I think octopuses just sounds awful.🤷‍♂

[@briang.4249]

This beautiful little clip is pure magic. ❤❤❤. Octopus are one of those creatures that often get overlooked when it comes to the oceans. They are all unique and highly intelligent creatures. They have, in many instances, perfected the art of camouflage and stealth. When they live on or near reefs,they can change their coloration to perfectly match the corals. For this lady diver to have this special friendship with Eggbert ,is so precious ❤❤❤.

[@davegan69]

Do you eat them?

[@johnjeffreys6440]

Yes, his name is Squidward I’ve met him a couple of times also

[@briang.4249]

@davegan69 No I most certainly do not!!!

[@davegan69]

@briang.4249 why not? I would guess most of the people subscribed to the Dodo, and that are commenting on this video do.

[@briang.4249]

@davegan69 You are obviously one of those pathetic, miserable individuals who has nothing better to do than to post inflammatory words. Go back to the cesspit where you belong

[@Anonymous-sh9vk]

They are amazingly intelligent. I think octopuses are so cool. :)

[@monicamestas7566]

Beautiful, wonderful creatures, meant to be respected.

[@Vejur9000]

The sweetness of that one tentative tentacle… is unbearably touching.

[@gnarbeljo8980]

This is WAY cooler than videos of great captive octopuses in aquariums messing with their caretakers and wanting to get out. I'm really touched by this story. I hope he's safe and doesn't approach the wrong diver...

[@UriTheImpaler]

Did it tell you it wanted to get out?

[@gnarbeljo8980]

@@UriTheImpaler if x is better than y, y doesn't apply, x does. Logic Level O.

[@UriTheImpaler]

Okay. But does the octopus know that? And does it know the difference? And did it tell you? @@gnarbeljo8980

[@NoelPaul0_0]

@@UriTheImpaler can confirm. i was the octopus.

[@chengliklik]

@@NoelPaul0_0 I thought they'd switch off the wifi at night in the aquarium, but I guess not.

[@Phoenix-gd4xw]

Eggbert is a gentle octopus. He shakes tentacles with his friend every time he meets him. ❤

[@jaredjones6570]

The diver is a girl

[@Phoenix-gd4xw]

@@jaredjones6570 you're missing the point

[@ladystardust111]

The delight this brings me is indescribable. You go, Eggbert!

[@scottgebow6539]

Octupi are very intelligent creatures😊

[@FATillery]

Love has no boundaries. It just is...

[@gregorykiernan7849]

I just watch a one hour documentary last night on the intelligence of the octopus. Very fascinating creatures. Recognition, problem solving...even playfullness. You have a fantastic little friend!

[@wrathpsp]

​@@Suansemdiwm 💀

[@thomas.thomas]

@@Suansemdiwm "humans taste awful" octopuss, probably

[@anouarkrassimovich7481]

ya and unfortunately some idiots find it nice to eat them alive

[@brianmessemer2973]

Read Children of Time - brilliant book involving the intelligence of porteid spiders. Then read the sequel Children of Ruin, involving the intelligence of octopodes. Brilliant books by Adrian Tchaikovsky.

[@FloatingOer]

I always thought that's it's such a shame that the "old" generation dies off for each new generation of octopus and that they are a solitary species. Given their amazing intelligence if the older ones were still around I'm sure they would have been able to pass knowledge down from one generation to another like most mammals do, what would have been the result?

[@luzfigueroa1726]

Extremely intelligent creature.

[@Diana-yf1vb]

Such a beautiful bond, Octopus are stunning sea creatures! You are one lucky lady to share such a lovely bond! Amazing and heartwarming ❤

[@holeindanssock156]

They don't live very long which always bothered me a bit about nature. It's one of the things that seems not fair, theyre so intelligent. They shouldn't be eaten imo. If they overpopulate sure. But they usually dont like fish can.... They stay in small numbers and tend to go solo. They can hunt for food on land temporarily if they have to.... Theyre fascinating

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

@@holeindanssock156 Just like rats, they seem to be so intelligent but also have such short lifespans.

[@shootembadguys5688]

​@@BobbyT-yj1cwEdgy and hilarious. Congrats. It's a difficult combo to master. /s

[@cathypeterson2420]

Wow that's fascinating ypu got a friend indeed .he's curious and even little FISH stopped to check out.

[@napraznicul]

Sadly they live so little, then you will suffer loosing him so soon :(.

[@peggymiller9064]

Octopuses are so unique!!! They're out of this world!!!!❤❤❤

[@scottrogers7242]

Plural of octopus is octopi. Duh!!

[@pimpozza]

​@@scottrogers7242 You can use either

[@alex90ny]

​@@scottrogers7242not really. Octopuses is standard, octopi is accepted (because people like you use it) but nonstandard

[@charl1ehendr1x]

@@scottrogers7242 gotta love when someone chooses to be rude to show off their "knowledge" and yet they're not even correct

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

@@scottrogers7242 Smartass. Way to ruin a wholesome comment and you're not even correct. Both are okay to use and correct. lol Octopi and Octopuses are both correct.

[@princequestly2218]

You could even see it’s happy colors when it’s excited, it’s so cool.

[@mynlarmars6796]

The human is nearly as remarkable as Eggbert. Amazing intuition & gentleness. Eggbert knew this was a friend-human. So lovely 🥰

[@nancyharabedian7293]

So cute! I never realized that an octopus could be so friendly.

[@starseed8087]

Just imagine how you would behave if you were the animal in front of you and you will find out exactly the same. Because people are just animals too, and animals also have a soul, in the next life you can also be an animal. Their soul does not differ from ours, only the brains are differently working..

[@devinabharat8965]

Awesome beautiful

[@BlackCat-xm7vu]

Oh wow , this is the cutiest friendship i've ever seen, so sweet to see this little Oktopus interacting with this human😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jessstone7486]

How can you not love him?! what a strange little creature! But very cool, dontcha think??!!!

[@Alucia0]

This is really lovely. Octopus are very smart animals, he undoubtable recognises him and has a connection to him that we just can't describe. What a beautiful friendship.

[@johnstanley7874]

him? I thought it was a woman named Elora..

[@Alucia0]

@@johnstanley7874 Okay, I might have gotten that wrong. Either way the comment still stands especially considering a lot of Octopi can kind of switch between male and female, so who's keeping track really.

[@Alucia0]

@@cavachoncx777 Not relevant to the topic friend. Please go spread your message to people that want to hear it. Have a nice day.

[@johnstanley7874]

@@Alucia0 Smh... I wasn't talking about the Octopi, but the human..

[@Alucia0]

@@johnstanley7874 I know :) I was just making conversation I thought was relevant to the topic that you addressed.

[@mumzpoet4626]

Wow. That is so amazzzing. What a cute little guy

[@drkatel]

This is one of my favorite Dodos ever. Diver Elora was so kind to bring interactive toys to Egbert and challenge his natural intelligence. Egbert is a sweet creature with a definite personality all his own. ❤🐙

[@SusanChristopher-hl7eq]

How sweet! God bless all our earthly creatures!

[@sandyhorrobin9575]

What a cute little octopus Eggbert is. What a lovely bond to have with a wild animal on his terms. He does seem to want to be your best friend. How lovely. 👍💕❤️❤️

[@priehowell8825]

I love Egbert so much ❤❤❤

[@Sook995]

I❤this

[@ermagerdmuffins]

This is the most precious thing I've ever seen. All of it, the octopus, the friendship, him bulleting his tiny self around in the water...

[@andrachiel359]

Didn't know an octopus can be that cute q.q My heart just melted. I hope you all have a great time

[@adrianpate4694]

😂they took a trip to the beach

[@Lifeasadutchess]

You should watch my octopus teacher. It’s an incredible documentary

[@KioskKrew]

This is how humans should truly respect all living creatures - in THEIR own habitat and not in human confinement or on a damn dinner plate!! ❤❤❤

[@nickcarroll8565]

Unless you have to. You know, to get back into The 7.

[@JackieOgle]

The animal kingdom never ceases to amaze and humble me. Beautiful show of mutual love and❤ kindness.

[@annm4833]

This is so touching. To have any animal trust you is special but for a wild animal to choose to befriend you is a gift. This is beautiful and I wish Eggbert a long and wonderful life with his friend 🤗♥️🐙

[@nicknelson9450]

"This is so touching" Literally.

[@user-pn9db8sm5w]

Another commentor said they only live 1-2 years. I looked it up, it's true for this small one.

[@CitizenMio]

@@user-pn9db8sm5w True, it's sad. Can you imagine what they could accomplish if they could live to be a hundred years old? Instead they only have 1-2 years to get as smart as they can. This one was fortunate to have pleasant interactions with a human become part of his world view.

[@TheR3negadeMaster]

@@user-pn9db8sm5w well looks like it’s time to make some yummy calamari out if it 😋 best not let it go to waste

[@loz3135]

Such a cute and clever little octopus 🐙 , I hope he lives a beautiful long life .❤

[@kevinsnyder8448]

They are one of the most amazing and impressive sea creatures on our globe

[@9mmtheater]

People underestimate the intelligence of the octopus, but you can tell he loves a challenge and loves how much you entertain him.

[@nobodyimportant4778]

Aren't they supposed to be as smart as human children?

[@Garvin285]

@@nobodyimportant4778 actually some of the smartest animal on the planet

[@chrisl6969]

if octopus had an occupation, they would be engineers.

[@krisgoldsmith476]

@@chrisl6969 True, they know how to figure stuff out.

[@Alucard-gt1zf]

​@@nobodyimportant4778as smart as a 3 year old

[@debbieizhere]

This melted my heart! It reminded me of a documentary about a man that made friends with an octopus. It was so uplifting and amazed how these magnificent creatures have that ability. Thank you for sharing this

[@MungoFishing]

He’s adorable keep the little friend safe and happy. I’m sure he loves new stuff to play with/figure out!

[@RichardS-qh8mi]

The wonder and magnificence of earth and all her creatures. We waste far too much time on trivial matters not living - this truly IS living.

[@serhatgul5256]

The way he looks under the log curiously as soon as it is moved gets me 💝

[@gamtngirl3655]

This just makes me want to cry. How precious each living creature is.

[@thomasbrennan6303]

Mosquitoes and ticks aren’t precious.

[@thomas.thomas]

@@thomasbrennan6303 well they are insects

[@kullervoson2726]

@@thomasbrennan6303 To us they aren't precious--in fact, they're dangerous and have brought us much misery and illness. But they have their place as well in the food chain and in the world at large. Bats, birds, small reptiles etc. depend on them for sustenance. The "armies" of the Bhagavad Gita are in motion all around us, constantly.

[@cheeseboyt8672]

Mosquitos literally provide nothing to the food chain. Look it up.

[@thomasbrennan6303]

@@kullervoson2726 There is no species on earth that depends solely on either ticks or mosquitoes for food. Any species that feeds on them also feed on multitudes of other available arthropods. Completely exterminating ticks and mosquitoes would have no long-term detrimental effect on the animal food chain.

[@wizkaleeb662]

The part where he's reaching into the jar with several tentacles and grabbing multiple things at once is an awesome example of the distributed neural network at play. Each tentacle can focus its own neurons on a separate minor task simultaneously in order to accomplish the central brain's main goal of retrieving all the loot from the goodie jar. Edit: he starts accessing the jar at 1:35

[@thetulips9714]

I noticed this too! It’s so fascinating :0

[@nickjunes]

If you think about it was have 10 fingers which we can move with a high degree of accuracy.

[@wizkaleeb662]

@@nickjunes hmm you're right! I guess it depends on the level of complexity of the task. Like you can compare individual human fingers to the individual suckers on the octopus' tentacles. They can coordinate to accomplish the task of gripping an object

[@pseoulk]

its fascinating! Definitely one of evolution's superior characteristics

[@SuzakuX]

@@nickjunes Yes, but it would be difficult to perform ten different tasks with each of them. The closest we get is probably typing or playing instruments which can take years of training to do with any proficiency, while octopi do it naturally due to the way their nervous system operates.

[@prissilou]

Eggbert is cute! Octopi are such amazing animals and unbelievably smart. Amazing!

[@kimberlygilmore23]

Wow ! How beautiful this is to have such a special little friend I hope he stays safe from harm 😔🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tatarod219]

What a beautiful friendship ❤. It just goes to show that we're all connected. Thank U for the video ❤

[@elainedemers9892]

What a thrill .even more this creature remembered him .WE ARE ALL CONNECTED..AMEN

[@megaTron87]

Animals are much smarter than what we give them credit for. This little octopus is truly a unique soul

[@bensims7501]

When you say 'we'

[@HoryzonPlaysTM]

ikr, and some people are more dumb then we give them credit for, jeez this world...

[@garryharriman7349]

We too are animals, bipedal apes!

[@bradcallahan3546]

This person votes

[@stefanoge884]

Only some animals i'd say. Octopus is definiteley one of the top 10 most intelligent animals

[@nickhartman6372]

This almost made me tear up a bit. He seemed genuinely happy to see you every time. Content like this warms my heart, you treat animals with the utmost respect. Contrast that with people who make videos of them trying to aggravate their puma for likes, or people who catch giant isopods and cut them open while still alive. People who are cruel to animals make my blood boil, while people who are kind to animals give me hope for humanity. Keep doing what you're doing, and thank you for sharing with us!

[@siiiiiuu7]

Well said

[@cherylanderson9126]

This is sweet and inspiring! I hope you continue filming Egbert as he grows. What a special gift of friendship! Thank you for sharing.

[@Mimi-74]

I am fascinated by Octopus. They are such amazing creatures. They seem so curious and friendly, at least in anything I have watched about octopus.

[@scottrogers7242]

Plural of octopus is octopi. Go back to school and learn something.

[@mario_lemoose]

@@scottrogers7242 Merriam-Webster Dictionary: The *three plurals for octopus* come from the different ways the English language adopts plurals. Octopi is the oldest plural of octopus, coming from the belief that words of Latin origin should have Latin endings. Octopuses was the next plural, giving the word an English ending to match its adoption as an English word. Lastly, octopodes stemmed from the belief that because octopus is originally Greek, it should have a Greek ending. 📖

[@alvinvalentino5797]

​@@scottrogers7242How to be pretentious 101

[@Enjyu_666]

Octopi are so intelligent and fascinating! Amazing creatures, they deserve more recognition 😍 And this little guy, whatever is going through his mind, he's adorable! The best part is that, that man hasn't put him in a tank, and just interacts with little Eggbert in his natural habitat, that's a good friend :)

[@mikegee729]

ππππππππ octo-pi

[@kevincourtney7312]

It's an aquarium for certain.

[@veramae4098]

"Mission of Gravity" by Hal Clement. Old but still great. Humans depending on alien friends on high gravity world.

[@wendywebster5351]

Such beautiful, intelligent creatures.

[@ashishmagar3407]

He's like a shy but curious little friend... so cute!❤

[@Pulsonar]

Egberts camouflage is incredible, the speed at which it adapts to the surroundings when he fears something is a mind blowing wonder of nature.

[@JR-iw8du]

Beautiful... scientists say octopus and humans have many things in common...I can well believe it watching this gorgeous little creature and it's interactions.

[@scottrogers7242]

Plural of octopus is octopi. Go back to school and learn something.

[@lesliejackson8188]

@@scottrogers7242 *You first‼️ Go back to school and learn some tact, diplomacy and manners, you mealy-mouthed twerp‼️*

[@intentionalcoaching-beinte2900]

I also adore his little fish buddy!

[@matthewg504]

I LOVE this!! People underestimate how smart animals are and this is a great example of how intelligent they are! This is so sweet, I want an octopus friend lol.

[@eloisapetermann6810]

You & me both!!!

[@Donna-cc1kt]

Amen!

[@katelyngonzalez4430]

This is so adorable 🩷 The way his little tentacle reaches out to touch everything he sees and them pulls it back 😭

[@Lynn.B.]

Yes!

[@kullervoson2726]

When you recall that each of its arms has its own brain, it's like he's extending his "self" outward to learn about the strange human visiting him. Really adorable.

[@GiuseppeCasey]

He looks...tentative

[@pumba1054]

This, without a doubt, is one of the most unique & pleasant human/animal interactions I've ever seen. And I've seen a ton over 69 years.

[@THEBUGSAREBACCCCKKKKKKKKKK]

"69" Hehehehehe it's gonna be a good year for you m8, I've got my fingers crossed for you

[@CaptainPerfect]

Nice.

[@loveenergy4255]

Adorable! Octopuses are incredibly intelligent! I love them!

[@patriciabourke1930]

An absolute joy to watch you and Egbert, he is wonderful ❤

[@amiiredhead2676]

This gives me the impression that octopi are naturally very cuddly creatures and are happy, when a kind human becomes their friend to play and cuddle with. Super cute!🥰

[@justinfrazier9555]

You just haven't seen any of the big ones yet. That's all. A squid beak can rip your arm off.

[@amiiredhead2676]

@@justinfrazier9555 I'm talking about octopi, not squids. It makes sense, why squids in spongebob squarepants are so moody. They are reflecting their real life counterparts

[@calumproctor981]

Just popping in here to say that it's "octopodes" (or just plain "octopuses"), not "octopi"! That's because it's from the Greek, not the Latin. 🤓 But the main thing is that you're right - he's super cute!

[@amiiredhead2676]

@@calumproctor981 thx for the info🤗

[@sky_pirate]

An octopus, usually infamous for being difficult to house with sharks in aquariums because they'd get eaten, was in an exhibit with sharks that were mysteriously turning up dead. He was responsible, being caught on footage hunting and suffocating them.

[@gingerfoxx1476]

Cephalopods are such smart and fascinating creatures. They deserve all the love and respect for their abilities. What a charming story.

[@glossymouse7712]

Too bad they taste so good

[@jscomputerservicesanpcpart5772]

We as human beings / animals are seriously underestimating the other living beings on. This planet 2:55

[@kendallbutler210]

So sweet! You’re both very fortunate to have one another!❤

[@skehleben7699]

Such amazing little creatures!❤🐙🐙

[@semperparatus678]

I love it!!!! We have so much to learn from animals and sea creatures, if we can just take the time to learn instead of thinking we know EVERYTHING.

[@garryiglesias4074]

Well start to apply your advice to yourself, because WE have biologists, but no other species have any.

[@MG-pj2oo]

I wonder if it's relevant, considering most people would rather see animals as food. Which is really sad, considering how sentient and intelligent they all are.

[@vapecat1982]

@@MG-pj2oo When it comes to octopus we look at YOU JAPAN

[@zichithefox4781]

Amidst all the chaos and hatred in the world, it's videos like this that make me think everything is gonna be alright.

[@Annabeth1319]

One of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen! Egbert is a lovely and intelligent octopus! Beautifully taken and lovely music🥰🥰

[@sunflowerz54]

3 hearts and 9 brains!! What a smart little guy :)

[@thurston4mor]

Such intelligence So cute They have divine souls

[@calamityjane9920]

I love Octopuses so much. They are such lovable, intelligent creatures! I havn't been able to eat calamari for a long time.

[@woundedhealer999]

I never thought I'd ever say this, but what a cute octopus. This pulled at my heart strings! He's so cute!!! Look at him go. I love this human too. Very cool.

[@melissap.6271]

This is so adorable! His little arms reaching out. Just precious. ❤🐙

[@fridayschild4927]

I love the bit where he's moving the log and reaches out as if to say, give me a hand with this, will you, mate.

[@melissap.6271]

@@fridayschild4927 I know! 😍😍

[@lizziesmusicmaking]

What a lovely little octopus. Really nice story, too.

[@WolfRamAndHart]

Like an aquatic puppy! Octopuses are remarkable.

[@jeffwiesner2334]

And now I care about a tiny Octopus. I just ❤ The Dodo!! Stay Happy and Safe Egbert!!

[@g.w.hampton5525]

I know! I know! =))

[@debrapeasley2606]

I'm compelled to watch this at least once a day. Seeing the bond between a person and this wild, wonderful creature warms my heart.

[@anettehvamjohnsen5979]

I'm impressed by how smart they are. I mean did you see how he used his tentacles to open the jar. Incredible.😃😯❤

[@Phoenix7786]

Amazing how mutually curious and excited each of them are.

[@ItzMizAsh01]

What a sweet baby 🥰

[@katjun286]

not only the octopus but also the fish was curious and wanted to be friends with him how sweet.💞

[@Kyra_of_Kerkyra]

❤❤❤ Yes, I noticed the little fish hanging around a lot as well. How cute ❤❤❤

[@mategido]

This warms my heart so much

[@user-pn9db8sm5w]

Since this type of octopus lives only up to 2 years, I hope you can see it often while it's still here. I wonder if it was able to feel loneliness when you weren't there, since it seems happy and excited when it sees you. Thanks for putting out this video. Please put out more if you can, hopefully we will be able to see them. They are fascinating to watch.

[@user-yt9ro7md2h]

Damn I would legit be sad to be this guy when Eggbert passes then. Such is life tho

[@devinabharat8965]

Awesome true love 😇🙏