At approximately 20 meters (65.6 feet) deep off the coast of Ponta Do Ouro, Mozambique, Nick Ruberg happened upon this octopus. As he followed it with his camera recording, its colors and textures changed before it settled into a spot where it felt camouflaged.
Next, watch more videos about camouflage, including robust ghost pipefish camouflage, pharaoh cuttlefish expertly mimic hermit crabs, and the story behind another viral video: Octopus Camouflage!Plus, Science Friday’s I, Octopus and Run, Octopus, Run!
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