So, I know Nocturnalwolf just posted about the Mimic Octopus, which is one of my favorites, but I had to post this.

This is the indonesian Coconut Octopus.

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He wraps his little arms around himself, and scoots across the ocean floor with two little "feet".

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The delightful and aptly named Flamboyant Cuttlefish:

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These tiny friends have the most astounding skin in the animal kingdom, literally alive with color. They flash bands of light and dark, and dance around and wave their arms while they hunt. These are the prettiest little candy-looking cephalopods ever. I love them.

I just joined up, so hi and all that!

I found a few freaky animals for you all to gawk at, so...


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