Octopus Anatomy (Simple & Clear)

1. The mantl

 The mantle is the main body of the octopus.

It contains vital organs such as the heart, gills, stomach, and liver.
It also helps the octopus breathe and move water.

2. Arms (8 Arms)

An octopus has eight arms, not tentacles.
Each arm is extremely flexible and powerful.
The arms are used for walking, grabbing food, exploring, and defense.

3. Suckers

Suckers line the underside of each arm.
They help the octopus grip objects, taste food, and sense its environment.
Each sucker has strong sensory abilities.

4. Beak

The beak is hard and sharp, similar to a parrot’s beak.
It is located at the center where the arms meet.
The octopus uses it to break shells and tear food.

5. Eyes

Octopuses have highly developed eyes.
Their vision works very much like human eyes.
They can see clearly even in low light underwater.

6. Brain & Nervous System

Octopuses are among the most intelligent invertebrates.
They have a large central brain, but each arm has its own neural network, allowing independent movement and problem-solving.

7. Hearts (Three Hearts)

An octopus has three hearts:

Two pump blood to the gills
One pumps blood to the rest of the body

8. Gills

Gills extract oxygen from water.
They are located inside the mantle and are essential for breathing.

9. Ink Sac

The ink sac releases a dark cloud when the octopus feels threatened.
This helps confuse predators and allows the octopus to escape.

Amazing Fact:

“An octopus has three hearts, blue blood, and a brain in every arm.”

 

Conjoined twins and entertainers Daisy and Violet Hilton died this date, January 4, 1969.

Daisy and Violet lived a life filled with highs and lows. They were immediately put up for view almost from birth. They were kept isolated from others because their mother and manager didn't want anyone to see them for free.

At the height of their success, (at Harry Houdini's urging), they legally emancipated themselves from their manager (their mother has passed away in 1912). The twins were earning $4,000/week, appearing on such shows with Jack Benny, Burns and Allen, and Bob Hope. The sisters appeared in the famous 1932 film, "Freaks."

When their fame waned, they spent the final years of their lives living in a trailer park, and working at a grocery store in North Carolina.

Sometime between New Year's Eve and January 2, 1969, Daisy became ill with the Hong Kong Flu, and died. Violet, did not call anyone, and passed away on January 4, 1969.

Forest Lawn West Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC.

 

 

 

 

 

                                        CINDY The Baboon

 

Hello world,

A message from Ruben Namibia and my family….

It is with the heaviest hearts that we share the news that Cindy passed away today.

Today is one of the most heartbreaking days of our lives as we said goodbye to a sister, a beloved family member, and a mother to our animals.

Over the last while, Cindy had been struggling. She suffered from severe heart failure, which led to repeated episodes of pulmonary edema — fluid building up in her lungs. Despite intensive veterinary care, medication, oxygen, and constant monitoring, her heart and lungs could no longer cope.

After her third serious attack, and with the guidance of the vet, we made the most heartbreaking decision to let her go peacefully, to spare her any further suffering. In her final moments, we were holding her hand, speaking to her, and surrounding her with love.

Cindy was deeply loved and cared for every single day of her life. She will be loved forever, and the beautiful memories we shared with her will stay in our hearts always.

We want to thank every single one of you for the overwhelming support, kindness, and love you showed Cindy and us, especially during the tough times. It meant more than words can ever express.

We, and all of her animal family, will miss her presence deeply.