940K views · 8.6K reactions | An octopus uses camouflage as its first line of defense against predators—a mesmerizing sight. | National Geographic | Facebook

The Astonishing World of the Mimic Octopus 🐙 Capture By @fab.aroundtheglobe Meet the Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus), a creature so sophisticated in its deception skills that it takes mimicry to an unprecedented level in the underwater world. Here are some intriguing fun facts about this marvel of the ocean: Master of Disguise: Discovered in 1998 in Indonesia, the mimic octopus is famous for its ability to imitate other marine creatures, such as sea snakes, lionfish, flatfish, and even jel

3M views · 4.6K shares | Mimic octopuses may be able to blend into their surroundings, but they can't hide so easily from their own kind. | National Geographic | Facebook

Where are our mimic octopus fans at?! 🎥 Manta Dive Gili Trawangan ⁣ ➡️ The dark brown-and-white stripes on the mimic octopus’ arms resemble the patterning of venomous sea snakes. 🐍 ⁣ ⁣ 🐠 The mimic can vary its shape and positioning to look like a variety of different underwater creatures. ⁣ ⁣ 😮 For example, when the octopus swims, it can arrange all of its long arms behind its body and impersonate a toxic flatfish or stingray.⁣ ⁣ 🎥 In the video above you’ll notice the mimic branching out it

3.4M views · 66K reactions | Who wore it best?  The mimic octopus uses its knowledge of reef life to replicate the appearance of dangerous predators. | National Geographic Animals | Facebook