The Latest: Why are Sasquatch allowed to gather Tree Octopuses if the octopuses are endangered? No one allows a Sasquatch to do anything; they just do it.
Sasquatch have been gathering Tree Octopuses since before Humans settled in their habitats. They form a symbiotic relationship. We value our limbs and don't question this.
What percentage of profit from Tree Octopus products sold on this site goes to support protecting the species? None.
Tree Octopuses don't need your money. They need your love and willingness to write angry letters to the editor demanding action.
Regardless, I would like to donate money to help the Tree Octopus. How can I do this? If you must give money to ease your conscience, donations to help the Tree Octopus should be given directly to the Tree Octopuses. Here is how to donate: Travel to the Olympic Peninsula (ask your parents first). Stand in the Tree Octopuses' forest near a tree and hold out a dollar bill. If you stand still enough, eventually a Tree Octopus will come by on a branch, reach out, and take the bill with her suckers. She will continue to return for more bills as long as you hold them out, so bring lots of singles. She will use them to line her den in the trees, as the bills will soak up rain water and keep her skin moist. Given the current value of the dollar, this is the most cost effective way to help.
Please note:
don't give them coins. While they are attracted to shiny objects and will gladly take coins, the toxic metals in coins (especially nickel) can easily absorb into their skin and poison them. Paper money, checks, stock certificates, coupons, etc. are preferable and make better nesting material.
