Find the Y-Intercept of the Polynomial Function $$f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } ( x + 8 ) \left( x ^ { 2 } - 1 \right)$$

Multiple Choice

Find the y-intercept of the polynomial function.
- $$f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } ( x + 8 ) \left( x ^ { 2 } - 1 \right)$$

A) $- 8$
B) 8
C) $- 1$
D) 0