Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Octopus fun

Giant pacific Octopus
This species is one of the largest known octopods; the heaviest on record weighed nearly 600 pounds. It is fished commercially from Alaska to northern California. The Giant Pacific Octopus feeds on shrimps, crabs, scallops, abalones, clams, various fishes, and smaller octopods. It in turn is eaten by seals, sea otters, sharks, and other large fishes.
Look For : Body globe-shaped; skin very wrinkled, reddish brown with fine black lines (color changeable). 8 arms, each with 2 alternating rows of white suckers. Head broad, with 2 eyes placed high.
Length : 10-16' (including arms).
Habitat : Rocky shores, tidepools, near shore to 1,600' deep.
Range : Alaska to southern California.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

the lion escape


Lions hunt down zebras, baby elephants, and birds. I like lions because they are almost the fastest animals in the world. They are cool because they have a loud roar and they hunt down lots of stuff.

Monday, February 5, 2007

ciara is having a party.