Photo: PantherMediaSeller/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual octopus.)

The octopus is arguably one of the coolest animals on Earth.

It canchange color to blend inwith its surroundings, shoot ink to stun predators, and regrow severed limbs.

Giant Pacific Octopus

Photo: PantherMediaSeller/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual octopus.)

These creatures are also incredibly smart, capable of navigating mazes, solving puzzles, and jimmying locks.

Now, aviral videoshared by CBC shows us a part of octopus life that we rarely get to see.

Watch as this mother octopus makes the ultimate sacrifice for her offspring.