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Eight Arms in the Sea

Giant Pacific Octopuses: How smart is a giant Pacific octopus?

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This is the biggest octopus in the world.

It has eight arms.

The arms have suckers. Suckers grip things. They taste things.

It has three hearts. Its blood is blue.

It can change the color of its skin. It can blend in.

It is smart. It can learn to open jars.

It lives in the Pacific Ocean, near the coast.

It has a den. A den is a small hiding place.

It hunts at night. It eats crabs.

A baby hatches the size of a grain of rice.

Words to know

  • suckers: grippy cups
  • den: hiding place
  • blend: look the same

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