The giant Pacific octopus is known for laying a massive number of eggs—around 56,000, during a single pregnancy! 🗓️ This process takes about a month, with the tiny eggs initially floating freely in the surrounding water. 🌊 Afterward, the mother gathers each egg (roughly the size of a grain of rice 🍚) and weaves them into intricate braids, allowing her to monitor and protect every single one simultaneously. 🧶👀 fact facts fun fact