Curious lives of octopuses
From Mysteries of Science by Fun Kids
December 5, 2025 · 24 min · Season 10 · Episode 12
About this episode
Dan and Michael explore the fascinating characteristics and intelligence of octopuses.
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 smart are they? And what secrets lurk within bodies? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Dan, Michael
Topics covered
- octopuses
- marine biology
- intelligence
- disguise
- animal behavior
Keywords
- octopus
- three hearts
- color-changing skin
- animal intelligence
- marine life
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fun Kids
Books & works: Curious lives of octopuses
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