An octopus named Inky escaped from a New Zealand aquarium in 2016 by slipping through a drainage pipe into the ocean, a feat later reported by National Geographic.
Octopus escapes from aquarium
In April 2016, an octopus named Inky escaped from the National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier by slipping through a drainage pipe into the Pacific Ocean. The escape was revealed by National Geographic and later reported by Science et vie.Escape method and route
The octopus took advantage of a poorly closed lid during a routine cleaning, allowing it to cross the wet floor and locate a drainage opening. The escape route was a 50-meter pipe that opened directly into the ocean.Background of the octopus
The octopus, which had been caught two years earlier in a lobster trap and subsequently given to the facility, shared its tank with a smaller male octopus named Blotchy, who remained in the aquarium. Caretakers dismissed the possibility of theft due to the site's security measures and noted that Inky was known for its inquisitive nature and tendency to explore boundaries.Aquarium's response
The aquarium did not replace Inky and did not publicly disclose the incident until three months after the event, following coverage by New Zealand radio.
