This individual is showing off one of the most incredible camouflage adaptations in the animal kingdom. Thanks to specialized cells in their skin, the European common cuttlefish is able to change its shape, texture and color patterning to seamlessly blend into the surrounding environment. In addition to acting as camouflage, the cuttlefish can also expand and contract the structures in their skin in order to communicate with other cuttlefish or predators. Video taken at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Watch a cuttlefish transform into a leaf and a coral to hunt its prey 🐙🍃 In this new video footage, cuttlefish show off their dazzling camouflage techniques, such as creating stripes that move over their bodies or mimicking non-threatening objects Tap ink to learn more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2467711-watch-a-cuttlefish-transform-into-a-leaf-and-a-coral-to-hunt-its-prey/ #cuttlefish, #camouflage, #animalbehaviour, #coral, #disguise, #hunting, #cephalopods, #ocean, #marine, | New S

The Cuttlefish. Where do we even start when talking about how cool Cuttlefish are? Aside from being able to change colour, having 3 hearts, and blue-green blood, even their eyes and pupils are unique. As it turns out, their W-shaped pupils stretch more than 180 degrees so they can see what’s in front and behind them at the same time, and this ‘wavy’ shape helps them to control the density of light that enters, allowing them to focus on prey in varying light conditions on the Reef. So, if you do

The Cuttlefish. Where do we even start when talking about how cool cuttlefish are? Aside from being able to change colour, having 3 hearts, and blue-green blood, even their eyes and pupils are unique. As it turns out, their W-shaped pupils stretch more than 180 degrees so they can see what’s in front and behind them at the same time, and this ‘wavy’ shape helps them to control the density of light that enters, allowing them to focus on prey in varying light conditions on the Reef. So, if you do

Cuttlefish are so intelligent they can remember what, where, and when they last ate, but did you know they're also masters of disguise? Discover more in #SuperNaturalSeries, streaming on Disney . | National Geographic TV