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Octopus hunts with skill, speed and savvy
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Octopus hunts with skill, speed and savvy

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A clever, complex and comical creature, the octopus (Octopus vulgaris) shows off its unique predation skills and amazing camouflage technique. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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