Friday Cephalopod: Some pig

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Heliocranchia pfefferi

(via The Telegraph)

This brings a whole new meaning to the word 'balloon animal'...

By Martin Christensen (not verified) on 09 Jan 2009 #permalink

What kind of insane designer came up with that?!

By Fernando Magyar (not verified) on 09 Jan 2009 #permalink

It has more of a Gonzo-like "nose".

Aww, he's adorable! I just want to squish him and poke him and take him home!

Love the Charlotte's Web reference PZ. Bravo!

Hey, P-Zed! Google tells me that Heliocranchia pfefferi is a tpyo. It should be Helicocranchia pfefferi.

By Carl Troein (not verified) on 09 Jan 2009 #permalink

But is it wearing lipstick?

Ha-cha-cha-cha

He's smiling! (Maybe it's a she)

I too love the Charlotte's Web reference. My favorite line is "never trust geese in matters of spelling".

Well, they have SpiderGoats, so why not SpiderPigs?

Aw! How cute! It's definitely a balloon animal!

By Silverwhistle (not verified) on 11 Jan 2009 #permalink

I'm tempted to worship it and praise it as the real savior. His mighty smile shall bring peace to earth.