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Underwater Reef Octopus (Octapus cyanea) hunting on coral reef
A common Reef Octopus (Octapus cyanea) is hunting in the shallow coral reef in Phi Phi Archipelago, Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand. Experts at camouflage they have the ability to change colour (metachrosis) to blend in with their...
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Giant octopus (Enteroctopus sp.) moves over coral to camera
Giant octopus (Enteroctopus sp.) moves over coral to camera
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Giant octopus hiding in coral reef, Komodo, Indonesia (4K)
Giant octopus hiding in coral reef, Komodo, Indonesia (4K)
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Giant Pacific Octopus
Discovery News introduces viewers to the Giant Pacific Octopus. It has no bones and is pure muscle with very powerful suction cups. Learn more about this curious animal in this three minute video clip.
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Science Kids: Animal Videos: Giant Octopus Video
BBC video showing a reporter being encircled by the tentacles of a curious giant octopus. Narrator explains how the octopus's poor circulation requires it to live deep in frigid ocean waters, where there is more oxygen. (2 min. 24 sec.)