Reiss Jenkinson, exhibits keeper at the National Aquarium, said he was absolutely certain Inky was not stolen. “I understand octopus behavior very well,” he said. “I have seen octopuses on boats escape through bilge pumps. And, the security here is too tight for anyone to take Inky and why would they?” Because octopuses have no bones, they are able to fit into extremely small spaces and can squeeze through gaps the size of coins. They are also extremely intelligent and can use tools. At the Island Bay Marine Education Center in Wellington, an octopus used to visit another tank during the night to steal crabs, then return to its own tank. Another at the center, Ozymandias, broke a world record for opening a jar.
According to Inky’s keeper, why is it likely Inky wasn’t stolen?
No one would have motivation to steal him Security cameras saw him escape It is more common for people to steal crabs It would be hard to keep Inky alive outside of his tank