Weird anthropomorphic, gaudily painted concrete octopus slides lurk within hundreds of Japanese playgrounds, silently traumatising generations of kids. These playground octopi climbing frame/slide installations are so common and have been around for so long, it’s really no surprise Japanese parents are nonplussed by their ominous presence — doubtless they played on the very same structures when they were kids — via Urbanist
As part of the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art’s annual California Sculpture SLAM, Oakland artistCourtney Brown unveiled this unwieldly typing device titled Self Organisation
, that went on to win first place. Brown used a 1938 Underwood typewriter affixed with sculpted bronze tentacles — via Colossal
Meadow Argus Butterfly originally uploaded by Red Wolf
This giant octopus is lovingly hand knit by Emily Willmann. It will class up any dorm room or toy bin. This octopus is made from 100% acrylic yarn, and is filled with 100% super soft polyester fibre fill. Octopus number 94 is Caribbean blue, with lime green tentacles, and hand painted green safety eyes. This giant octopus is knit on a pair of needles generally intended for chunky sweaters, so it is truly giant, measuring just over two feet long from tentacle to tentacle — via Etsy
Italian Cypress Pencil Pine (Cupressus sempervirens ‘glauca’ Conifer) and Caper White Butterfly originally uploaded by Red Wolf
These squid are lovingly hand knit by Emily Willmann. They have firmly attached hand painted safety eyes. They are made of 100% Peruvian wool yarn, filled with new polyester blend fibre fill. This baby squid is about 17 inches long overall, with contrast color on the inside of all tentacles and arms. #71 is orange with maroon tentacles and hand painted blue safety eyes — via Etsy
This handpainted knobbed double butter dish is as useful as it is pretty. This dish will hold two sticks of butter or even cheese. The plate pattern contrasts with the lid to make a beautiful art piece, which will look great sitting out on your kitchen counter — via Etsy
A baby Capybara, born 19 October at Chester Zoo, explores its surroundings for the first time with mum — via Youtube
Brushed stainless steel earring measure 25mm at widest point and 0.3mm rhick. Octopuses are attached to surgical steel posts with a strong adhesive. Titanium butterfly backs are included. Please handle the intricate tentacles with care — via Etsy
Fox plays on the golf course by stealing man’s golf club cover — via Youtube
Do you ever get the feeling that your Overlord might be watching? Does he approve of your choice in attire? How can you do your part in converting the innocent to the way of the Cepholopod? While we can’t stop the All-Seeing One from smiting you when he takes over the earth, we can help you get on his good side! Nothing says I’m a willing minion
like this adorable polar fleece squid hat — via Etsy
Old Man Banksia (Banksia serrata), Old Man Banksia (Banksia serrata) and Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) originally uploaded by Red Wolf
Jacaranda Flowers originally uploaded by Red Wolf
How do you keep intelligent octopuses from getting bored? Find out from Steinhart Aquarium biologists — via Youtube
The Oregon Zoo’s two new caracal kittens are 6 weeks old now, and they have just begun to explore their outdoor habitat in the zoo’s Predators of the Serengeti area — via Youtube
Dwarf Golden Biota (Thuja orientalis Aurea Nana), White Bottlebrush (Callistemon salignus), Cycad and Cycad originally uploaded by Red Wolf
This pendant captures the spirit and beauty of the enigmatic cuttlefish in an attractive two-toned finish. The intricately patterned mantle (muscular outer covering) of this cuttlefish is cast in antiqued pewter, while the arms, body, and underlying anatomy are rendered in antiqued brass. This pendant is not just an adornment, it is also a carefully researched educational keepsake. If you pull on the arms of this cuttlefish, its head and body pull free of its mantle, revealing its internal anatomy. The cuttlebone, gills, branchial and systemic hearts, and all of of the other organs are rendered in minute detail. Let go of the arms, and the head and mantle snap back together — via Etsy
Pink Bougainvillea and Pink Bougainvillea originally uploaded by Red Wolf
After growing in size and strength, Lincoln Park Zoo’s first-ever red panda cubs Clark (male) and Addison (female) are now on exhibit — via Youtube
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