TWO FACTS TO REMEMBER
What makes a octopus interesting?
- An octopus has eight arms.
- Octopuses can change color to help blend into their surroundings.
Compare life in water with life on land: movement, breathing, and finding food all work differently.
Ocean ANIMAL GUIDE · AGES 5–10
Octopus facts
for curious kids.
Meet the octopus, a ocean animal connected with Oceans. This short guide uses simple facts from our Hello, Animal! learning cards.
HOMEOceans
SIZEMedium
GROUPOcean
GUESS THE ANIMAL
Can you solve this clue?
I have eight arms and can change my color. Who am I?
Show the answer
It's a Octopus!
TRY THIS TOGETHER
Turn one fact into a conversation.
1. Notice
Look at the picture. What body feature do you notice first?
2. Remember
Say one octopus fact in your own words.
3. Wonder
What would you like to learn next about this animal?
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QUICK QUESTIONS
Octopus FAQ
Where do octopuss live?
This Hello, Animal! guide lists their home as Oceans.
How big is a octopus?
For a simple child-friendly comparison, we classify the octopus as medium.
What is one octopus fact to remember?
An octopus has eight arms.