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7 Animals That Have Multiple Hearts.

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Octopus

These sophisticated invertebrates have three hearts! One circulates blood throughout the body, while the other two oxygenate blood through their gills.

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Squid 

Squids also have three hearts. Amazingly, their hearts will continue to beat for hours after being removed from the body!

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Hagfish 

These primitive jawless fish have a unique four-chambered heart with three other hearts that help maintain blood pressure and circulation. 

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Earthworm 

While not technically having true hearts, earthworms have a network of pulsating vessels called aortas that act like hearts.

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Shrimp

Though not quite multiple, shrimp have a unique one-chambered heart with three openings for efficient underwater circulation. 

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Cockroach 

Some cockroach species, such as the Pacific beetle, have several small hearts in their bodies. Despite their small size, these pulse tubes effectively help circulation. 

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Sea cucumber 

Sea cucumbers hold the record for most hearts, with up to 30 scattered throughout the body to independently pump blood.