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Old 04-03-2007, 02:57 PM
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Octopus Facts

If you are looking for octopus facts then this is where you need to be. We have lots of octopus facts, but you can also add your own.

An octopus has eight arms, a large bulbous head and large eyes

It's a fact that the octopus has a very good capacity for learning and has been shown to develop skills during tests. In fact, some people believe that An octopus is probably about as intelligent as a cat.

The octopus is an expert in camouflage, as it can change colour to blend in with its surroundings. in fact, the octopus doesn't just change colour. It completely changes its appearance and can match the texture and patterns of the surrounding objects.

You may already know that if an octopus is in danger it will usually release a cloud of black ink to obscure a predator's view of it. But did you know, the fact that the ink also contains a chemical that weakens the predator's sense of smell.

Did you know that one of the more incredible facts about an octopus is that even a fully grown adult can squeeze through the whole that is no bigger than a large coin.

When an octopus needs to move quickly it can dart off by expelling water through its mantles


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