Also known as octopus, the octopus is a cephalopod marine mollusc. This word means “head and feet”. Today, there are many different species of octopus. All have 8 arms, called tentacles. These are adorned with 2 rows of suction cups. Octopuses use their tentacles to taste and smell.
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Like fish, octopuses use gills to breathe. What’s special about this animal is that it has no skeleton. It also has blue blood. Like many animals, the octopus is unable to discern colors. When one of its arms is severed, it can grow back normally. Adult octopuses can weigh between 2 and 3 kg. Male or female, it can measure between 1.20 m and 1.30 m.
The octopus is a highly endangered species. To teach your child the importance of protecting these animals from predators, you can give them octopus coloring pages. Through drawing, he learns to familiarize himself with this animal. Better still, he’ll learn to recognize the difference with fish. Above all, he will be fascinated by the beauty and uniqueness of this atypical animal species. During the exercise, you’ll be able to help her experience fabulous moments between parent and child.