Eight arms, nine brains, and a world of hidden abilities.

Name: Eight arms, nine brains, and a world of hidden abilities.
Uploaded: 2025-09-12T20:52:30+00:00
Duration: 4 min 5 s
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Description: Discover the secret world of octopuses. Masters of disguise capable of imitating other animals and builders of underwater cities. Their intelligence never ceases to amaze us! <br />#Octopuses #MarineLife #AmazingAnimals

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Discover the secret world of octopuses. Masters of disguise capable of imitating other animals and builders of underwater cities. Their intelligence never ceases to amaze us!
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00:00Eight arms, nine brains, and a world of hidden abilities.

00:05They are the masterminds of the ocean, creatures of astonishing intelligence and otherworldly appearance.

00:12Known for their blue blood, three hearts, and nine brains,

00:16octopuses possess a repertoire of hidden talents that continue to surprise scientists.

00:22Today, we explore two of their most fascinating abilities,

00:26their mastery of camouflage, and their unexpected talent for building cities.

00:31When it comes to going unnoticed, the octopus is the most talented disguise artist on the planet.

00:37Its secret lies in thousands of specialized cells under its skin called chromatophores

00:43that allow it to change color in an instant.

00:46But they don't stop there.

00:48They also possess papyli, tiny areas of skin that they can expand or contract

00:54to modify their texture and blend in with their surroundings.

00:58This ability has inspired scientists to create synthetic skins that mimic the function of the papyli,

01:05generating materials that transform into three-dimensional shapes.

01:09But the pinnacle of this art is found in the mimic octopus.

01:13Unlike others that camouflage as rocks or algae,

01:16this amazing master of disguise imitates other animals that predators avoid

01:21by contorting its body, arranging its arms,

01:24and modifying its behavior,

01:27it can transform into venomous animals such as the lionfish,

01:31the zebra flatfish, or sea snakes.

01:34It is the only known animal capable of imitating so many species,

01:38which has earned it the title of a true shapeshifter,

01:42while camouflaging as a rock requires immobility.

01:45Disguising itself as an animal allows it to move out of the danger zone.

01:50Scientists suspect that this octopus selects the creature to imitate based on the threat,

01:55choosing the one that poses the greatest danger to its potential predator.

01:59An ingenious survival strategy.

02:02In addition, two species of tropical octopuses have been observed using bipedal locomotion.

02:08Walking on two arms to move away from danger while maintaining their camouflage.

02:12The algae octopus walks backward on two arms,

02:16keeping its other six extended to look like moving algae.

02:20Similarly, the coconut octopus walks with six arms tucked under its body,

02:25possibly imitating a coconut rolling along the seabed.

02:30Both methods allow them to move faster than their typical many-armed crawl,

02:35showing an innovative blend of movement and camouflage.

02:38For a long time, octopuses were considered solitary creatures,

02:42with very few exceptions.

02:45This made a discovery in 2012 in Jervis Bay, Australia even more surprising.

02:50Scientists found that the gloomy octopus, supposedly solitary,

02:54was building underwater cities.

02:56These unique cities are not made of bricks,

03:00but of dense congregations of dens formed by rock outcrops and piles of discarded shells.

03:05These communities were baptized as octopolis, and later, octlantis.

03:10Although the size of the population,

03:12with around 15 occupants, does not compare to human metropolises,

03:16it was much higher than scientists expected.

03:20Life in these octopus cities, just like in human ones,

03:23has its upsides and downsides.

03:26Researchers observed aggression, chases, and even den evictions.

03:30Although scientists are still exploring the benefits of these settlements,

03:34it is theorized that it could be a matter of necessity.

03:38The areas where these cities were found were flat and lacked natural den spaces,

03:43suggesting that the octopuses had to adapt and build together to find shelter.

03:47From mastering the art of invisibility to becoming architects of underwater settlements,

03:53octopuses continue to reveal incredible complexity.

03:57Challenging our understanding of intelligence and social behavior in the animal kingdom.

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