Does the Mythical Octopus Exist?

Dec 3rd, 2011 • Category: Science & the Environment

By Kid Reporter ROBERT IVKO, age 12

IMAGE: Wikimedia Commons Public Domain/Mgiganteus

IMAGE: Wikimedia Commons Public Domain/Mgiganteus

Icelandic and Norweigan legends describe a giant octopus that destroyed ships at sea: a Kraken. On October 10, paleontologist Mark McMenamin told the Geological Society of America that he has found proof of this ancient creature’s existence, as well as the first known self-portrait, by the octopus! Most paleontologists think McMenamin’s proof is indirect and not conclusive. They would like to see physical evidence of the Kraken.

Read the press release from the Geological Society of America here: Giant Kraken Lair Disovered

Paleontologist (pey-lee-uhn-TOL-uh-jist): A person who studies the fossils of plants, animals and other forms of life that existed in prehistoric times.

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5 Responses »

  1. snowflake on December 5th, 2011 at 5:26 pm:

    i dont think they really exist its justa myth

  2. snowflake on December 5th, 2011 at 5:27 pm:

    cool!!!!!

  3. Bells on December 27th, 2011 at 4:29 pm:

    I don’t think that it is true, but if I could see the proof I might believe it more.

  4. jesira on January 6th, 2012 at 10:10 pm:

    this is realy cool!!!! i wish it will exist!!!

  5. amandaindykids on February 11th, 2012 at 9:30 pm:

    I think the proof is meager, but I really wish to see this beast alive.

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