Scientists Discovered A Never-Before-Seen Octopus 'City' — And They Named It 'Octlantis'

A group of scientists discovered an underwater "octopus city" off the coast of Australia in Jervis Bay, and they've named it "Octlantis." This discovery of octopuses interacting in a high-density den challenges scientists' previously held belief that octopuses are solitary and antisocial creatures.

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[diepiepew]

According to the rumors of this octopus city, they have a temple of an ancient god called Cthulhu.

[FalconFastest]

If humans ever go extinct, Im guessing some species of Octopus evolves to become the dominant lifeform.

[jerrie]

Is this where Squidward lived before he moved in next to SpongeBob and Patrick?

[andromedalynn]

My absolute favorite animal is octopus. They are brilliant creatures who can learn from observing others. Unbelievably amazing! Love them 🐙 ❤️

[EpicMarioBros]

We've finally found Octo Canyon. Next up is Inkopolis.

[thejurassicwarewolf]

very crowded, plenty of food, can attract predators, not everyone can get along well with other people... so Octlantis is pretty much the deep sea version of Boston,

[gnazkull]

Scientists discovered a never-before-seen octopus 'city'.. 30 seconds into the video '' This isnt the first documented octopus colony

[fulcrum]

In the middle of the city, you'll find a statue of Cthulhu

[Gehargen]

Imagine if this is the first steps of evolution in octopi towards sentience, small groups that eventually form underwater tribes? We know they're intelligent already.

[asakk]

So that's where they're hiding the zapfish!

[angelinimartini]

I like how scattered all about is proof of their meals. I guess they throw some wild parties because it looks like they live in an octopus frat house with all the empty shells littered about lol

[clarawong]

The background music left me in a trance and I completely missed the whole point of this video

[sannymunn]

holy shit they are starting an uprising, Dawn of planet octopus...

[joachimdreamz]

I’ve seen enough hentai to know where this is going.

[ruthhh.m]

I love octopi, they are my favorite animals♡♡ They have three hearts, can change more colors than a chameleon, and are very smart! What more could you ask for XD

[melonmuncha]

If they found a squid city would it be called *inkopolis* where ma splatoon peeps at?

[fritzschwartz]

It is believed that cephalopods are evolving at an incredible rate. Given the nature of their biological complexities- they learn rather quickly, and nearly impossible to see. However, their downfall is their short life spans and their typical asocial behavior; because of this, they don’t pass on skills to offspring. Due to an increase in extreme environmental changes - cephalopods are needing to adapt. I believe these new behaviors are a direct result of this.

[stvbrsn]

Well, considering that octopus (quite literally) wear their emotions on their skin, they probably get along a fair sight better than we humans do in our cities.

[scratch]

The new story mode in splatoon 3 looks amazing!

[Solo]

The kind of aquarium that I want. <3