Octopus (14768)

The octopus can be easily distinguished from other squids because they have eight tentacles.

This is why they are called octopus, because the Greek word 'okto' means eight and 'puos' means foot. If they feel threatened, they release an ink-like liquid, which spreads in the water like a huge, dark cloud. The octopus can thus disguise the direction of its escape. Moreover, the animals are masters of camouflage because they can instantly change their body color from grey-brown to blue-green, red or pink.

• Schleich® products are carefully designed to inspire safe and creative pretend play for children as both a single toy or part of a larger collection.
  
• Great for gifting, this figurine can stand alone or fit into a larger, modular play world. 
• As an 85-year-old German toy company, Schleich® is committed to manufacturing realistic toys with the highest standard of quality and safety for years of durable play and collectability. All products and the materials used meet or exceed the strictest applicable national and international toy safety requirements.

Ages 3-8