What is International Octopus Day?
DAY IS INTERNATIONAL OCTOPUS.
World Octopus Day, October 8th, honors one of the earth's oldest animals. The animal is best known for its eight legs and ink-squirting capabilities. However, there's so much more to learn about this amazing creature.
Octopus fossils date back more than 300 million years. The octopus is older than the dinosaur, which means that it is older than the dinosaur! Here are some other interesting facts about these cephalopods.
- There are 300 species of octopuses in the United States, including 300 species of octopuses
