Common octopus Octopus vulgaris hunting on the sea floor A grouper fish lower right is waiting for prey that might escape The common octopus is a nocturnal predator that hunts fish crustaceans and bivalves It is found worldwide in both temperate and tropical oceans to a depth of metres Like all octopi the common octopus can change colour according to its surroundings by dilating or contracting pigment cells called chromatophores This acts as a form of camouflage from predators Photographed off Bonaire island Netherlands Antilles Caribbean
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Keep your furry and feathery friends close, whether they are a galloping stallion or a dog taking a selfie. Our gallery is here to turn empty walls into a cute and quirky display of animal art.
Psst! Did you know chimpanzees, elephants, and dolphins are some of the most intelligent mammals out there?
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