9-YEAR-OLD BOY’S DREAM OF A PET OCTOPUS TAKES THE INTERNET BY STORM 

Nine-year-old Cal Clifford’s wish for a pet octopus became a reality when his father, Cameron, helped him adopt Terrance the octopus. Now living in a saltwater aquarium at their rural Oklahoma home, Terrance’s story captivated thousands online.

… The TikTok saga, narrated by Cameron, drew in a massive audience. The unexpected revelation that Terrance was a female, followed by the hatching of tiny octopus babies, added twists to the tale. • VIDEO

… Cal’s buddy arrived in mid-March and the TikTok account has over 420,000 followers.