A giant Pacific octopus, the largest and oldest living octopi species in the world, was rescued near Haystack Rock earlier this month after struggling in the waves and rocky areas along the beach.

The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus species on the planet. Most can grow up to 16 feet across between outstretched, opposing arms.

The giant Pacific octopus, according to the aquarium’s website, live longer and are larger than most other octopuses — most of which generally only live about a year.

Martin and Chris talk about how the giant Pacific octopus is the most intelligent invertebrate creature. They test the intelligence of an octopus by putting a clam inside a jar, which the octopus ...

The giant cephalopod was named after benefactor Susan Boyd and a favorite attraction at the zoo's aquarium and reptile center ...

The yet-unnamed young giant Pacific octopus spends much of its time huddled against a rock in the corner of its tank, taking occasional swims for fun or for food, usually dining on shrimp, herring or ...

Giant Pacific octopus have a diverse diet of crustaceans, fish, squid and other octopuses. One was photographed in an aquarium eating a spiny dog fish, a shark that can reach four feet long.

Animals Giant Pacific Octopus rescue in Mount Vernon caught on camera A little girl kept the octopus alive by pouring water on it with her sand bucket until officials arrived.

This octopus is actually on the smaller side compared to other giant Pacific octopuses, which can grow as large as 16 feet long, officials said.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — One of the popular animals on exhibit at Riverbanks Zoo has passed. Susan, the Giant Pacific Octopus (GPO), has died. The favorite animal of benefactor Susan Boyd, the eight ...

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A Giant Pacific octopus stranded on a Skagit County beach was saved by a little girl and a group of researchers.