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Photo via the Newport Aquarium
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A giant pacific octopus at the Newport Aquarium is celebrating Halloween with his very own jack-o'-lantern. 

The octopus, named Neptune, was given a jack-o'-lantern to play with and explore in honor of the spooky holiday. The aquarium says its Animal Care Team gave him the pumpkin as an enrichment opportunity that also provides a fun experience. 

Neptune immediately grabbed onto the pumpkin and held on. The octopus uses the suckers on its tentacles for smell, touch and taste. 

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