Paul the Octopus was a common octopus used to predict the results of international association football matches. Accurate predictions in the 2010 World Cup brought him worldwide attention as an animal oracle.
Born: 26 January 2008,
Died: 26 October 2010,
Species: Octopus vulgaris
Named after: Der Tintenfisch Paul Oktopus – poem by Boy Lornsen
Known for: Successfully predicting results of football matches