Happy World Octopus Day! Our co-founder PaulNicklen had quite the encounter with this giant Pacific octopus. It stole Paul’s camera right out of his hands, then darted into the murky depths to stash it in its den. Paul eventually coaxed it back, despite being blinded by the water that had flooded his mask from laughing at the whole ordeal. Octopuses are incredibly intelligent. They have nine brains: one in their head and one in each of their eight arms, comprising around 500 million neurons — roughly as many as a dog. With that much brains, they can learn, remember, and problem solve. This is not an animal that can be sustainably or humanely factory farmed for consumption. Plans for what would have been the world’s first commercial octopus farm have been abandoned (thankfully), but there are reports of potential projects elsewhere. We have a unique opportunity to stop this industry before it begins. Add your name to Compassion in World Farming’s (ciwf) petition at the link in our ...