Did you know that: * All octopuses are venomous * They are notorious as escape artists from aquaria, observing escape routes, opening doors, and sliding out of small pinholes unobserved * Some male octopuses mimic female apperance and behavior and prefer to live near females * No octopuses live long than four years--most have a life span of six months or less For the first time, all the latest discoveries and knowledge about the amazing octopus has been gathered together in...
More DescriptionDid you know that: * All octopuses are venomous * They are notorious as escape artists from aquaria, observing escape routes, opening doors, and sliding out of small pinholes unobserved * Some male octopuses mimic female apperance and behavior and prefer to live near females * No octopuses live long than four years--most have a life span of six months or less For the first time, all the latest discoveries and knowledge about the amazing octopus has been gathered together in a popular history. From their molluscan ancestry and complicated anatomy to their mating and predatory behaviors, Discovering the Octopus takes readers through the entire life cycle of the octopus and uncovers the details of their distinctive personalities.