The Common Octopus (Octopus Vulgaris) is one of the most studied octopus species and is considered to be the most intelligent of all invertebrates. It has a large head, eight arms, and can swiftly camouflage itself to match the colors and textures of its environment. The Common Octopus has an arm length between 29.9”-39.4” (76-100 cm), mantle length of 5.9”-9.8” (15-25 cm), and weight of 6.6-22 lb (3-10 kg). The typical lifespan of the Common Octopus is between 1-2 years.
The Star-Sucker Pygmy Octopus (Octopus wolfi) is the smallest known cephalopod. They are distinguished by the papillae on the suckers of their arms which allow them to taste what they touch. The Star-Sucker Pygmy Octopus is native to the Indo-Pacific Ocean from the Red Sea to Tahiti. The Star-Sucker Pygmy Octopus has an overall length between .8”-1” (2-2.5 cm), mantle length of .5”-.6” (1.2-1.5 cm), and weight of around .002 lb (.001 kg). The typical lifespan of the Star-Sucker Pygmy Octopus is between .5-1.5 years.
The Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) is the largest octopus species and lives longer than any other octopus. They are highly intelligent as they are known to use tools and also recognize faces. The Giant Pacific Octopus has a large head and is red-brown in color. The Giant Pacific Octopus has an arm length between 7’-13’ (2.13-3.96 m), mantle length of 19.7”-23.6” (50-60 cm), and weight of 22-110 lb (10-50 kg). The typical lifespan of the Giant Pacific Octopus is between 3-5 years.
Crabs tend to have females being larger than males, except in unique circumstances like in the case of the Florida Stone Crab (Menippe mercenaria) where males have larger carapace and chelae than females. It is a delicacy caught in the western North Atlantic Ocean. The Florida Stone Crab has a carapace length between 3”-3.4” (7.6-8.7 cm), carapace width of 5.1”-5.7” (13-14.5 cm), body height of 2.6”-3” (6.5-7.5 cm), and weight between 3-6 oz (85-170 g). The typical lifespan of the Florida Stone Crab is between 6-8 years.
The Walleye (Sander vitreus) are members of the family Percidae native to most freshwater bodies in Canada and the Northern United States. Its name comes from its eyes that are pointed upwards. These freshwater fish are nocturnal and prefer to travel in shallow waters. Walleyes have a total length between 22”-42” (56-107 cm), body height of 4.5”-8.5” (11.4-21.6 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 3-7 lb (1.4-3.2 kg). The typical lifespan of the Walleye is 15-25 years.
Half Moon Pose is a beginner posture that works like a standing inversion. Half Moon Pose helps tone the hips and legs while bringing strength to the back. Half Moon Pose is known to help with anxiety, back aches, sciatica, fatigue and some stomach issues. To do Half Moon Pose, begin in Extended Triangle Pose on the right side. On an inhale, lift onto the right foot keeping the left foot straight back with the foot flexed using the right fingertips to balance and the left arm up palm facing in with the hips stacked. Try using a block for balance!
Handstand Scorpion Pose is an advanced posture that is considered one of the most difficult in yoga practice. Like all inversions, Handstand Scorpion Pose takes a lot of focus and balance to pull off, slow and steady breath is key to balancing. This posture strengthens the abs, shoulders, and arms. To do Handstand Scorpion Pose, the Yogi will get into a Handstand and then move the feet to the top of the head, bending the back.
