The Adorable Dumbo Octopus
Named for its ear-like fins that resemble Dumbo’s ears, this deep-sea octopus hovers above the seafloor by flapping these fins like wings. Its soft, rounded body and large eyes give it an oddly cute appearance despite living at crushing depths up to 13,000 feet. Unlike most octopuses, it swallows its prey whole instead of tearing it apart with its beak.