PETA WATCH

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is demanding the release of mollusk medium 'Paul' who has become an international celebrity after predicting a slew of world-cup match winners.

The British-born calamari resides in a tank in Germany and has had a string of successes picking the winners in this year's world cup.

The eight-legged oracle has picked Spain as the winner in the forthcoming final.

But in a predictably killjoy move PETA Spokesman Bruce Friedrich has announced the animal rights outfit is urging people to sign an online petition demanding Paul's release.

'No animal deserves to be confined to a tiny tank and we're hoping that Paul's popularity, or in Germany notoriety, will cause people to think a little bit more about the inner lives of octopuses,' he claimed.

Predictions are being sought from the octopus about the future of PETA's campaign.

UPDATE: Spain wins!

(via Chris)