Octopus Facts and the Secret of Camouflage — Nature Picture Book
What makes the octopus so amazing?
One of the smartest animals in the sea, the octopus is a fascinating friend that grabs objects and even tastes with its eight arms.
Nature and science facts about the octopus
The octopus's eight arms are covered with countless suckers that grab objects and even taste. To blend in with its surroundings, it changes the color and pattern of its body in an instant to hide (camouflage), and when danger comes it squirts ink to cloud its enemy's eyes before slipping away. Thanks to its soft, boneless body, it can squeeze into gaps narrower than itself. This clever problem-solver is a sea friend that amazes even scientists.
What Tangobook's «Octopus» covers
Tangobook's «Octopus» shows in exciting detail the eight arms and suckers, color-changing camouflage, ink-squirting, and the clever octopus that hides in narrow gaps.
Great points to observe together
Point out things like the suckers (grabbing and tasting), camouflage (changing color), ink (escaping), and the soft body. Talking together about "How does an octopus hide itself?" is a great idea.
Parent guide — how to spark curiosity
Compare "it hides by changing color and escapes with ink" to a chameleon's color changes. Comparing the huge number of suckers to your fingers makes it even more interesting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How does an octopus hide itself?
A. It camouflages by instantly changing the color and pattern of its body to match its surroundings. When in danger, it also squirts ink.
Q. What do an octopus's suckers do?
A. They grab objects and even taste. There are a great many suckers along the eight arms.
Q. How can we observe it at home?
A. It's great to compare it to a chameleon's color changes and to compare the number of suckers to your fingers.
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