Curious lives of octopuses

Mysteries of Science by Fun Kids

Dec 5, 202524:15Kids & family

Hosts Dan and Michael investigate the curious lives of octopuses: a creature with three hearts, colour-changing skin, and arms that almost think for themselves... Why are octopuses such masters of disguise? Just how smar...

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