Although they are colorblind, they can change colors and patterns in an instant as a camouflage tactic, to confuse predators, or to appear more intimidating. They can change shape to fit into ...

It likes to make its home in the husks, and often encloses itself into two husks in the presence of a predator. The coconut octopus ... to carry shells or mimic the appearance of one.

The mimic octopus has more tricks up its proverbial sleeve than appearing like a different animal. It can behave like one. To ...