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Rare Seven-Arm Octopus Discovered on Aberdeenshire Beach

12/9/2025

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The remains of a seven-arm octopus, identified as a septopus, were found at Forvie National Nature Reserve beach in Aberdeenshire after a member of the public discovered them on November 30.
Conservationists recovered additional specimens, including the octopus's beak, for study.
Marine biologist Dr. Lauren Smith noted the rarity of the find and said samples will be sent to the University of Aberdeen and the National Museum of Scotland for research.

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The remains of a seven-arm octopus, identified as a septopus, were found at Forvie National Nature Reserve beach in Aberdeenshire after a member of the public discovered them on November 30.
Conservationists recovered additional specimens, including the octopus's beak, for study.
Marine biologist Dr. Lauren Smith noted the rarity of the find and said samples will be sent to the University of Aberdeen and the National Museum of Scotland for research.