National Zoo names octopus
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Zoo officials hope the octopus will play a role in teaching researchers and recruiting fans. (Smithsonian National Zoo)
The results are in!
The National Zoo on Wednesday announced the results of its octopus naming contest. The Zoo's new Giant Pacific Octopus will now be known as Octavius (we were pulling for Doc Ock and would have settled for El Ocho, frankly.) Take a peek at Octavius using the Zoo's Octopus cam.
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| April 7, 2010; 3:30 PM ET
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Giant Pacific Octopus, National Zoo, Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Zoos and Aquariums
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Posted by: MAL9000 | April 8, 2010 7:20 AM | Report abuse
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I was hoping for "Tiger Woods".