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The Pacific Northwest tree octopus (Octopus paxarbolis) can be found in the temperate rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula on the west coast of North America. Their habitat lies on the Eastern side of the Olympic mountain range, adjacent to Hood Canal.
The Pacific Northwest tree octopus is an integral part of the Cascadian ecosystem and plays a significant role in the cultural heritage of both human and hominoid Cascadians: it keeps the jumping-slug population in check and provides a generational touchstone for Sasquatch during the octopus harvest; it has shaped the economics of forestry and ...
Watch the short film Traci Bogart, PI: Hunt for the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus (there's also a trailer and blooper reel). Watch a lesson on "How to be a Tree Octopus". Watch the video audition of a young Steve Irwan fan as he goes in search of tree octopuses and Sasquatch.
I am writing to bring to your attention yet another threat to our endangered native Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus (Octopus paxarbolis). I photographed these specimens on a potted bamboo and Japanese maple on my deck, north of Seattle.
For the ultimate tree octopus activity, why not undertake an expedition into their habitats and search for them? Elusive and apt to camouflage, finding tree octopuses can be a rewarding challenge. Remember to only observe from a distance unless they approach you.
Help build awareness of the tree octopus by telling your friends, co-workers, or even random people on the streets. Place a tentacle ribbon on your website or social media. Participate in tree octopus awareness marches.
Show your support for the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus by placing a Tentacle Ribbon or badge—along with a link to the PNWTO page so people can learn more—on your website or blog. Together, we have the power to build a grass-roots campaign to save the Tree Octopus!
This octopus bears little resemblance to the peaceful -- and non-man-carryingly large -- Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus (O. paxarbolis). Given the details, it is unlikely that it was a true arboreal species, but merely one willing to make a plunge into the Big Dry to get a snack, much like the olive-loving octopuses of Greece or the ara-eaters ...
The Pacific Northwest tree octopus is a traditional game animal of the Olympic Peninsula Sasquatch. Besides providing these Sasquatch with an important source of protein, they also play a role in Sasquatch culture.
Pacific Northwest Legends: A Natural History is a 2015 mural project in Spokane, WA by Justin Gibbens with assistance by Will Bow that includes a panel dedicated to the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus (and obviously inspired by the poster I made):