Animals & Nature

How many hearts does an octopus have?

Answer

3 hearts

Two hearts pump blood through the gills and one serves the body — and the body heart actually stops beating when the octopus swims, which is one reason they prefer to crawl.

Source: Smithsonian Institution / Shedd Aquarium

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