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Headline: 'Kraken' The Octopus Plays With Toys

Caption: A common octopus, named Kraken, is seen grappling with fun toys at Living Coasts in Devon. The sea critter has different things to play with almost every day at Torquay’s coastal zoo. Aquarist Sam Worthington explains: “She has toys of differing weights, textures and colours, including a spikey ball. Her favourite is a rubber fish!” In addition, Kraken is very good at opening plastic food tubs with click tops and unscrewing the lids of pots. Of course, when it comes to playtime, having eight arms is a bit of an advantage. Sam says: “She also enjoys it when we pour water into the tank – it’s the sensation, pressure and currents.” The young octopus has been at Torquay’s coastal zoo for less than a year. Previous octopuses (they are a short-lived species) have confounded staff with their ability to solve three-dimensional puzzles. Kraken was named by public vote on the Living Coasts Facebook page.

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