Sunday, January 13, 2008

A Touching Story of Two Unlikely Friends





Louis is an eighteen-month-old giant Pacific octopus. Mr. Potato Head is a plastic vegetable who enjoys dressing up. Who'd have thought they'd end up best friends?

When Louis recently took up residence at an English aquarium, scientists at the facility worried that he might get a little bored. Octopi, you see, are extremely intelligent creatures, and their curiosity must be constantly stimulated if they're to remain happy and healthy. So the scientists decided to introduce Louis to Mr. Potato Head. Now the two play together for hours at a time, and Louis can get quite testy when it's time for Mr. Potato Head to leave.

Of course their friendship isn't hurt by the fact that the scientists use the secret compartment inside Mr. Potato Head to hide special treats, like fresh crab meat. But there's no reason to tell Mr. Potato Head that.

More here.


6 comments:

LittleChar said...

creeeeeeeeeepy. that is so out there :) I love this site!

SAME ANANYMOUS said...

THATS AMAMZING

Patsee said...

This is definitely on the more interesting side of stories of unlikely animal companions,but what would happen if you gave him a Barbie?

ananka said...

Patsee: Interesting question!

Theatre: Have you been somewhere fascinating again?

Kitty said...

That is soo cool!! I wanna see if they put a water proof camera inside!! Mmmm octipus... They taste good. *D

Nico said...

i saw that on you tube looking up squid and octipi