Octopuses are born - Have you ever seen thousands of octupus babies hatching In early spring, octopuses move closer to the shore to mate. Two months after mating, the female releases 100,000-500,000 eggs. She spends her time cleaning the eggs, providing oxygen by squirting water, and fending off predators. Read more: http://www.animalfactguide.com/animal-facts/common-octopus/#sthash.DMXcvjDv.dpuf | Oxford University Scientific Society

Octopuses are SERIOUSLY clever – and can recognise people’s faces! Here are some incredible facts about these fascinating creatures. #BBCIdeas #Nature | BBC One