Octopus mom protects her eggs for an astonishing 4-1/2 years

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 18:00 in Biology & Nature

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - If someone were to create an award for "mother of the year" in the animal kingdom, a remarkably dedicated eight-limbed mom from the dark and frigid depths of the Pacific Ocean might be a strong contender.

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