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Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Octopus

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the octopus in this reference guide. The reference guide gives information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips...
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Cephalopods

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site provides links to elementary information about cephalopods. Students and teachers will find links to the blue ring octopus, the giant squid, the cuttlefish, octopus and more.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Monsters of the Deep: Tons of Tentacles

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about octopuses and squids. Learn about their tentacles and other parts of the body.
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Octopus

For Students 3rd - 8th
Come and discover what octopi eat and where they live when you visit this resource. Students and teachers will benefit from this clear and concise presentation of information.
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Other

Shedd Aquarium: Animal Facts

For Students 4th - 8th
Animal facts and care for animals located at the Shedd aquarium.
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Other

Octopus Rubescens

For Students 9th - 10th
A very brief description of the red octopus. A great picture of the red octopus is posted on this site as well.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Monsters of the Deep

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation explains the uses and effects of an octopus's poison. The information that is presented is somewhat brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.