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Secrets of the octopus / Sy Montgomery.

Summary:

The companion to the highly-anticipated National Geographic television special, this beautifully illustrated book explores the alluring underwater world of the octopus -- a creature that resembles an alien lifeform, but whose behavior has earned it a reputation as one of the most intelligent animals on the planet. This magical journey into the world of the octopus will reveal how the large and capable brain of these creatures occupies their whole body -- not just their heads -- and they can actually adjust their genetic makeup to respond to the demands of the environment. It will allow readers to watch them change shape and color in order to camouflage themselves more effectively than any other species. And it will divulge how octopus mothers give their all in order to bring forth a new generation. -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781426223723
ISBN: 1426223722
Physical Description: 189 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2024]
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes index (pages 186-189)
Formatted Contents Note:	Foreword -- Introduction: From monster to superhero -- Part One: Masters of camouflage -- Gelatinous geniuses -- Octopus Kingdom -- Expanding imaginations, opening hearts -- Octoprofiles.