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Octopuses are 100% Earth-born—but their mind-bending biology has sparked some of the wildest theories in science!

Check out their bizarre traits:

Alien-like DNA – Their genome is so unique it defies easy comparison with any other animal group.
Shape-shifting masters – Color, texture, even form—they can mimic fish, coral, and more.
Ocean geniuses – They solve puzzles, use tools, and escape aquariums like slippery Houdinis.

Some fringe theories even claim octopuses might have extraterrestrial origins—maybe their ancestors arrived via panspermia, hitching a ride on icy comets.

While there’s no scientific proof of alien origins, one thing is certain:
Octopuses are the closest thing to an alien lifeform we’ve found on Earth.

And they’re watching us… from the deep.

Sea otters (Enhydra lutris) are known for using tools, particularly rocks, to crack open hard-shelled prey like clams and sea urchins.

What makes them unique is that they have loose skin folds under their forearms (often called "armpits") which act like pockets. They use these pouches to store not only food but also their preferred tools — typically flat rocks used to smash open shells.

According to marine biology research from institutions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Sea Otter Research at UC Santa Cruz, this behavior is considered a form of animal tool use, which is relatively rare among non-primates. Some otters even appear to have a "favorite rock" they use repeatedly over time.

Sources:

- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- UC Santa Cruz Sea Otter Research
- National Geographic & BBC Earth documentaries