The mighty octopus. These eight armed underwater wonders are packing three hearts, because apparently, one just doesn’t cut it when you’re that awesome!
Do you ever feel like adulting is hard with just one heart? (Although I am convinced my ex didn’t even have one). Imagine juggling your day with three and still deciding, “Eh, I’ll just crawl to work.” Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of octopuses, where romance, cardio, and marine biology all get tangled up in eight arms and a whole lot of attitude.
So, why three hearts?
Let’s break it down:
- Two hearts pump blood to the gills. You know, to oxygenate all that salty deep-sea blood.
- One heart handles the heavy lifting, sending that oxygenated blood to the rest of the body, including all eight arms that are constantly getting into trouble.
But here’s the twist: when an octopus swims, the heart that pumps blood to the body just… stops. That’s right, it takes a break. Like your coworker who “goes to get coffee” and returns 45 minutes later with a tan and a new life perspective.
This is exactly why octopuses prefer crawling. Swimming is cardio, and cardio is clearly overrated.
Crawling: The Underwater Power Walk
Octopuses are the cool, slow-moving badasses of the reef. While other sea creatures are busy flapping around like aquatic toddlers in a wave pool, octopuses are sneaking along the sea floor like secret agents with eight grappling hooks.
And with their body-heart doing its best impression of a lazy teenager during swim practice, crawling is just… easier, efficient, chill. Very on-brand for an animal that can camouflage, solve puzzles, and escape aquariums like Houdini with suckers.
Dive Tip from Angry Octopus HQ
Next time you’re diving and you spot an octopus casually cruising along the reef like it owns the place—remember: it’s not just a style choice. That elegant crawl is a tactical decision. A smart one. Like saying “no” to running marathons and “yes” to beach walks with snacks.
Moral of the Story
If you’re ever feeling overworked with your one measly heart, remember: octopuses have three, and even they are like “nah, I’ll walk.”
Octopus trivia time! Can you name another sea creature with more than one heart? Drop your marine facts below, we’re diving in deep!
By the way…
If this whole three-heart, cardio-is-for-suckers situation blew your mind, just wait until you find out what octopuses do when they’re bored. Spoiler: it involves puzzles, escape artistry, and probably plotting world domination.
