I like this article from MSN about an aging octopus in Alaska which has finally found “love”. There’s a lot of weird language in it. Allow me to chop out some of the more interesting bits:

After meeting the very fetching and slightly younger Aurora, he changed color and his eight arms became intertwined with hers. Then, the two retreated to a secluded corner to get to know each other better.

…Spermatophores were seen hanging from J-1’s siphon.

…At 5 years of age and 52 pounds, he’s reaching the end of the line for his species, the largest octopus in the world. J-1 is in a period of decline that occurs before an octopus dies. His skin is eroding. His suckers have divots.

…“They both were gripping the back wall of the tank. He just about covered her completely,” Hocking said.

…The two remained intertwined for about eight hours. It’s possible that during that time he passed his sperm packet to her, Hocking said. When they separated, J-1 flashed some colors, turning almost white and then dark red.