Southern Keeled Octopus -) matching body colour to the gravel/sand Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia TED00204
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Southern Keeled Octopus -) matching body colour to the gravel/sand Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia TED00204
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Southern Keeled Octopus - matching body colour to the gravel / sand
Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia
Octopus berrima
John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com
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Camouflaged Hiding Octopus Octopuses Yorke Peninsula
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Master of Disguise: Meet the Southern Keeled Octopus, blending in with its sandy surroundings like a true fashionista! This incredible photo captures the octopus's uncanny ability to match its body color perfectly to the gravel and sand of Edithburgh, South Australia. With its mesmerizing camouflage skills, this nocturnal cephalopod is a true chameleon of the sea. Known as a skilled burrower, this southern keeled octopus effortlessly glides through the sand, leaving no trace behind. Its favorite delicacy? Crabs! Watch as it expertly hunts down its prey while remaining hidden from prying eyes. Found in the temperate waters of Yorke Peninsula, this Australian beauty showcases just how diverse our wildlife can be. Photographer John Lewis has truly captured nature's artistry in action with this stunning shot. So next time you're strolling along an Australian beach, keep your eyes peeled for these masters of disguise. You never know when you might spot one gracefully swimming or cleverly camouflaging itself among the grains of sand. It's a sight that will leave you in awe and remind us all just how wonderfully unique our marine life can be.
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