Watch an octopus leap from the water to nab a crab (2024)

Think octopuses only hunt in the water? Think again! This awesome footage of an octopus leaping from a tide pool for a nice crab dinner was shot by Porsche IndrisieinWestern Australia. It might seem abnormal, but most species of octopus can survive out of water for 30-60 minutes, allowing them to slink from pool to pool in search of food when the tide goes out. We rarely see these 'air raids' because cephalopods typically hunt at night!

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Watch an octopus leap from the water to nab a crab (2024)
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