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June 09, 2026 at 06:33 PM
'Cute Little Guy': Scientists Discover a Tiny Blue Species of Octopus by the Galápagos Islands
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists have officially identified a new, palm-sized blue octopus species discovered near the Galápagos Islands, marking a heartwarming scientific breakthrough.
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