Monday, October 19 2009

The Indonesian Mimic Octopus

This octopus is able to copy the physical likeness and movement of more than fifteen different species, including sea snakes, lionfish, flatfish, brittle stars, giant crabs, sea shells, stingrays, jellyfish, sea anemones, and mantis shrimp. This animal is so intelligent that it is able to discern which dangerous sea creature to impersonate that will present the greatest threat to its current possible predator.

Our underwater friend here might be the craziest thing I have ever seen. Just kidding, but it’s still pretty crazy.

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   Holy shit, this is incredible.

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   OMG, I want one!

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    This is amazing. The Indonesian Mimic Octopus

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