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Those ears belong to an octopus
Grimpoteuthis octopuses are nicknamed dumbo octopuses. The conspicuous pair of flaps above their eyes are fins used for swimming. Their resemblance to the elephant character inspired the nickname.
They look ready to listen, but the flaps help them move.
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