*#* 2000 SA Silver R2 Proof Octopus Mintage 3 344 *#*

Common Octopus

Squids and octopus are very important to the environment. Like every other animal, the squid and octopus keep their predators full and their prey,s population in check. Scientists do not think squids and octopus are endangered mainly because scientists have not been able to figure out a lot about them and their numbers. Cephalopods are food for the flightless cormorant andndash; an endangered bird. Squids and octopus make it easier for the bird to stay alive. Also protected due to its incredible inteligense.