How cuttlefish use skin color to hypnotise their prey
In short: This footage from Blue Planet II captures a specialist hunter using a remarkable strategy to survive. Watch how these creatures change their skin colour to hypnotise crabs, overcoming the inherent dangers of their next meal.
The video explores the extraordinary behaviours of marine life, specifically focusing on how cuttlefish manipulate their appearance to hunt. By altering their skin colour, these specialist hunters can hypnotise crabs, a vital tactic for dealing with potentially dangerous prey.
As part of the Blue Planet II series, this footage highlights how our understanding of ocean life has evolved since the original Blue Planet aired in 2001. The series showcases astonishing new discoveries from diverse environments, ranging from icy polar seas to vibrant coral atolls.
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