Gen Jones, Children's Nature Documentary

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English

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Young Adult (18-35)

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North American (General)

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While all species of octopus can change color, the mimic octopus takes things one step further. As its name suggests, the mimic octopus can actually impersonate other creatures in its habitat. As you can see here, the mimic octopus is known to fake over 15 different species, including sea snakes, Seoul, lionfish and even jellyfish without any venom or teeth. Survival depends solely on its ability. Toe outsmart predators if it wants to. This octopus can also use its shape shifting abilities to trick pray as it does here, posing as a potential mate for this crab and snagging itself and easy lunch.