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The Red Octopus

Posted by the folks at Cow & Lizard on Nov 19th 2015

The Red Octopus Puppet by Folkmanis is a realistic looking creature from the sea.  Here are some interesting facts about the Red Octopus.

  • it inhabits the inter-tidal waters of the east Pacific coast from Alaska to Baja
  • it can change its color in order to hide or to attract a mate
  • it has excellent eyesight
  • it uses the highly sensitive suckers covering each tentacle to search for food on the ocean floor
  • it likes to eat crabs, mollusks and other crustaceans
  • it is very intelligent
  • it exhibits individual personalities and playfulness
  • it has three hearts - one pumps blood through the body while the other two pump blood through the gills

Folkmanis Red Octopus Puppet

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