The dumbo octopus lives in the deepest parts of the ocean, sometimes as far as 13000 feet below the surface. Named for its earlike fins, which resemble the famous Disney character, it glides gracefully using slow fin flapping and webbed arms to conserve energy in a world of crushing pressure and darkness. Rare encounters provide only brief glimpses, such as the 2023 video capture near Hawaii. Females carry eggs at different stages, adapting to the challenges of finding a mate in this extreme env