Giant Pacific Octopus

      The giant pacific octopus, or Enteroctopus dofleini, is an enormous cephalopod and also the largest octopus alive. They can reach tremendous lengths of up to 30 feet and weigh up to 600 pounds. Similar to other cephalopods, they have the ability to change their skin's color and texture. They mainly feed upon shrimp, lobsters, fish, and sharks. They are indigenous to waters between California, Alaska, Russia, and Japan. They are highly intelligent creatures and have been known to open jars, climb between aquarium tanks, and many other interesting feats.