This fictitious endangered species of cephalopod was given the Latin name Octopus paxarbolis (the species name being coined from Latin pax, the root of Pacific, and Spanish arbol meaning …

Apr 17, 2025 · Despite being entirely fictional, the site mimicked real conservation campaigns, complete with calls to action, ecological stats and references to an endangered species list. …

Sep 19, 2025 · The Pacific Northwest tree octopus (Octopus paxarbolis) is not real. It is an internet hoax created to highlight critical thinking and evaluating digital information. This …

Mar 8, 1998 · Tree Octopus Sightings — Includes photos of and behavioral research on the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus and other tree octopus species. Tree Octopus In The Media …

The Pacific Northwest tree octopus is an Internet hoax created in 1998 by Lyle Zapato. This fictitious endangered species of cephalopod was purportedly able to live both on land and in …

Oct 16, 2014 · One little problem with efforts to save the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus, however, is that the species does not -- and never did -- exist. It's purely a bit of fiction created …

Oct 21, 2025 · Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus Real or Fake? After reviewing the facts, it is clear that the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus is fake – a clever internet myth that continues to fool …

Feb 14, 2025 · These mythical creatures piqued the curiosity of the internet and in doing so, the Pacific Northwest tree octopus became America's weirdest wildlife hoax, teaching experts an …

It is truly a hoax created by a man Lyle Zapato in 1998. This imaginary species was given the Latin Name ‘Octopus paxarbolis’. ‘Pax’ means the root of Pacific and ‘Arbol’ means tree. They …

The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus is not a real animal; it is a well-known internet hoax. The “scientific” information about its habitat, diet, and behavior is entirely fabricated, designed to …