The Tree Octopus (Octopus paxarbolis) is an Endangered species of Mollusks that live in the temperate rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula. Intelligent and carnivorous, the tree Octopus has the ability to change colors depending on its mood: Red for anger, and white for fear.
They lay eggs in the Puget Sound and engage in a "Fair" of mating. There, the female will care for the eggs, putting her life at the front in the process. There, the young take care of themselves for a month or so before leaving the Sound.
Unfortunately, years of destroying their homeforests for lumber and products, as well as continually hunted by their natural enemies (Including house cats, bald eagles, and Sasquatches) have nearly wiped-out the Tree Octopus population.
Also, they've been continually hunted for their hides, shamelessly engaging in animal fashion. When will humanity see the errors of its ways?
But YOU can help!
* Write your representatives to let them know that you are concerned and that you feel the tree octopus should be included on the Endangered Species List and given special protection.
* Help build awareness of the tree octopus by telling your friends and co-workers.
* Place a tentacle ribbon on your website.
* Participate in tree octopus awareness marches. You can demonstrate their plight during the march by having your friends dress up as tree octopuses while you attack them in a lumber jack costume.
* Pamphlet your neighborhood. Tentacle ribbons make excellent doorknob hangers.
* Join and donate to an organization committed to conservation, such as Greenpeas.
* Boycott companies that use non-tree-octopus-safe wood harvesting practices.
* Sign the petition! -- nothing activates activity like an Internet petition.
Stop the destruction of the Tree Octopus!
