Ghost octopus: freaking amazing camouflage

[DavidBrown]

The video of this octopus transforming into part of a coral to hide itself is one of the most amazing animal feats that I have ever seen.

This Disappearing Ghost-Octopus is Crazy Awesome [VIDEO] - D-brief | DiscoverMagazine.com

 

[nanoboy]

Fake video?

 

[DavidBrown]

Fake video?

Nope, it's the real thing.

 

[nanoboy]

Nope, it's the real thing.

Amazing stuff then.

 

[gentle lemur]

Except that the last sequence when the octopus 'disappears' again is the reverse of part of the original sequence - the fish swims backwards.

Alan

 

[nanoboy]

Except that the last sequence when the octopus 'disappears' again is the reverse of part of the original sequence - the fish swims backwards.

Alan

You're good!

 

[gentle lemur]

You're good!

Don't tell anyone, you'll ruin my reputation.

Alan

 

[ThylacineAlive]

Amazing!

~Thylo