How the cuttlefish uses skin colour to hypnotise its prey

Nature · Published 3 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Witness the extraordinary hunting tactics of the cuttlefish. This footage from Blue Planet II reveals how these specialist hunters manipulate their skin colour to mesmerize crabs before they strike.

The video explores the extraordinary behaviours of marine life, specifically focusing on how cuttlefish solve the problem of dangerous prey by changing their skin colour to hypnotise crabs. As part of the Blue Planet II series, the footage showcases the astonishing discoveries made in the world's oceans, from the Antarctic Ocean's depths to vibrant coral atolls.

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