Did you know that giant Pacific octopuses get “attached” to their aquarists—in a good way? These intelligent animals recognize our staff and may even embrace them after a long absence.

sloppy hugs!!! 

Their measurable intelligence and personality has been compared to a human infant by many scientists.

Yet still people eat animals, still such a strange thought to me.

(Source: montereybayaquarium, via motheatendeerhead)