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Tree Octopus 🌳🐙 !
"Tree Octopus" by Kirt Baab is marked with CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
The Tree Octopus was an internet hoax created by Lyle Zapato in 1998. The mysterious animal was said to have lived both on land and in water, and lived in the Seattle Washington area.
What is my child learning?
In elementary school, students explore animal adaptations in science. Students begin to learn about different animals and how their adaptations have helped them survive in their habitats. Many different animals have features that help them survive. In this activity, kids are learning about flying snakes which has adapted to its environment in order to survive.
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Tree Octopus:
Flying Snake:
Flying snakes are real! The Flying Snake, or Chrysopela (pronounced chris-soh-peel-ee-uh), can “fly” by gliding as far as 300 feet, from tree to tree. They are found in the jungles and forests of South and Southeast Asia. It typically lives 10 years and can grow as long as 4 feet.
Watch this video (5:29) of the flying snake in action!
CNN: Flying Snakes? Here's How They Can Glide Through The Air
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