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Veined Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) adult, sheltering in bottle, catching hermit crab on black sand, Hei Nus
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Veined Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) adult, sheltering in bottle, catching hermit crab on black sand, Hei Nus
Veined Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) adult, sheltering in bottle, catching hermit crab on black sand, Hei Nus, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December
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Media ID 10392179
© FLPA/Colin Marshall
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Octopus - The Master of Hide and Seek, Even in a Bottle!
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. In this print captured by FLPA/Colin Marshall, we witness the incredible intelligence and adaptability of the Veined Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus). With its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, this adult octopus finds an unconventional shelter - a discarded bottle - to catch its prey. As it prowls on the black sand of Hei Nus in Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia during December, our clever cephalopod spots a hermit crab scuttling nearby. With lightning-fast reflexes and stealthy movements, it seizes the opportunity for a tasty meal. But beyond showcasing nature's beauty and diversity underwater lies an important message about environmental behavior. This stunning image also serves as a reminder that marine pollution is threatening these magnificent creatures' habitats. Amidst floating litter and rubbish scattered along the coastlines of Southeast Asia's tropical waters, this resourceful octopus demonstrates how even amidst adversity they continue to survive. Let us take inspiration from this veined wonder as it navigates polluted waters with grace and resilience. May we all strive towards cleaner oceans where wildlife can thrive without having to seek refuge among human waste.
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