Videolink: Octopus camoflaged in daylight

[Doc]

I found this. It's a daylight video of a coral head that reveals itself to be an octopus. Also runs in slo-mo/reverse. Worth the download.

 

[jonnythan]

That's completely absurd.

I mean, seriously. That's ridiculous.

 

[Rick Murchison]

That's completely absurd. I mean, seriously. That's ridiculous.

But wonderful.
Rick

 

[H2Andy]

dang, it won't play on my computer

 

[Rick Murchison]

dang, it won't play on my computer

try right-clicking on the link, and selecting "save target as" - which should allow you to download the file itself. It's a regular .wmv (windows movie file) so should play in Windows Media Player without a hitch.
Rick

 

[Tamas]

That is incredible!

 

[H2Andy]

that did it, Rick, thank you


dang!

 

[Tamas]

Funny thing, a few people I e-mailed the link think that it's a fake based on the octopus' movements and reactions?! Any thoughts on that? Can it be? Can they really move and change their bodies like that???

 

[jonnythan]

Funny thing, a few people I e-mailed the link think that it's a fake based on the octopus' movements and reactions?! Any thoughts on that? Can it be? Can they really move and change their bodies like that???

I've learned never to be surprised by anything about these animals.

They're amazing.

 

[maractwin]

Funny thing, a few people I e-mailed the link think that it's a fake based on the octopus' movements and reactions?! Any thoughts on that? Can it be? Can they really move and change their bodies like that???

It's real. I've seen this video in several different contexts, including a lecture on octopus behavior by Roger Hanlon. And I've kept a pet octopus and was often amazed by her behavior.

-Mark