Octopuses, squid, and other cephalopods can change color to hide from predators—despite being "colorblind." | National Geographic

Octopuses change color primarily for camouflage to hide from predators and ambush prey, but also for communication, like warning predators or signaling a mate. 🐙🩵 #diving #ocean #underwaterphotography #hawaii #viral #octopus #freediving #vacation #nature #beach #viralvideo #viralreel #oahu | Hawaii Aquaman

Octopuses are very intelligent and use a range of strategies to hide from predators, such as this octopus hiding in a shell. Produced by Academy Award® winner James Cameron and narrated by Paul Rudd, Secrets of the Octopus takes us under water into the amazing world of the Octopus. Uncover the Secrets of the Octopus, 22nd April from 8pm on National Geographic WILD UK. | National Geographic UK

Watch this octopus escape through a super small hole in a boat — and prepare to FREAK THE EFF OUT 😱 Plus more animals: http://bit.ly/2s6z1cV | Cosmopolitan

A Snowflake moray eel stalks an octopus hiding deep inside its rocky cave. When the eel gets too close, the octopus releases a sudden burst of ink — a classic escape trick meant to confuse predators. But this eel wasn’t fooled and rushed in for the attack. Luckily, the octopus avoided serious damage. A raw look at predator vs prey and just how smart octopus survival tactics really are. Fun Facts – Octopus Ink 🐙 • Octopus ink isn’t just dark — it contains mucus that forms a thick cloud • The ink