Did you know octopus moms die after caring for their eggs? They don’t only starve to death, but they actually 'self-destruct' as part of their life cycle. "Most octopuses are completely solitary, so they come together only once in their adult lives to mate and reproduce. And after this point the female will find a nice safe spot to lay her eggs. As she lays her eggs, that really marks the beginning of the end for her," explained Dr. Z. Yan Wang. Why would it be evolutionarily smart for octopuses