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Published 17:00 IST, May 5th 2020

'Best Ever': Diver convincing octopus to ditch plastic cup home for a shell wins Internet

A video that has surfaced on the Internet that shows how scuba diver is convincing a veined octopus to switch its homes from a plastic cup to seashell

Reported by: Brigitte Fernandes
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A video that has surfaced on the Internet that shows how scuba diver is convincing a veined octopus to switch its 'homes' from a transparent plastic cup to a couple of seashells, is winning the heart of the netizens.

The undated video shows how the diver approaching the octopus and trying all ways to convince it to leave its plastic cup home by offering it with various kinds of seashells. After a few attempts, the octopus finally chooses a new seashell abode for itself leaving behind the hazardous plastic home. This endearing video has gained a lot of views and reactions from the netizens. 

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Watch the video here:

Netizens React to the abode deal: 

A user said "OMG, I have a newfound appreciation for the cuteness of octopuses". While the rest just adored the fair deal.

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12:50 IST, May 5th 2020