Why does a day octopus hide? And what happens when it finally decides to be seen?

In this episode of Wild and Kind Kids, we travel to the coral reefs of Hawaii to meet Ollie, a shy day octopus who is a master of camouflage. As Ollie blends into rocks, coral, and sand, he dreams of exploring a reef on the other side of a wide stretch of open ocean floor. But getting there means facing his biggest fear.

Along the way, kids will discover amazing day octopus facts, including:

• How octopuses sense the world with their arms
• What an “octopus garden” is
• How octopus use ink to escape predators

We'll also learn about coral reefs, why they're important to ocean animals, and how kids can help protect them through this week's Wild and Kind Mission.

Perfect for curious kids who love animals, ocean life, science, nature, and stories with heart.

Keep exploring:

• Download a day octopus coloring sheet
• Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod
• Request an animal or join our Wild and Kind Kids Club at: wildandkindkids.com

Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

• Coral Reef Facts (National Geographic Kids)
• Day Octopus (Monterey Bay Aquarium)
• Day Octopus (Maui Ocean Center)
• These are the weird and wonderful reasons octopuses change shape and color (National Geographic)