Watch this video and be amazed at the unbelievable ability of the mimic to alter its appearance and movements to evade predators and trick its own prey. For more details on octopuses, you’ll find a great feature in issue 14 of How It Works on sale 4 November.
Amazing Indonesian mimic octopus video
Amazing video of the shape-shifting mimic octopus that can inexplicably morph to look identical to other sea creatures and even imitate their behaviour
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