Cuttlefish tricks

Marine biologist Roger Hanlon is king of the color-changing cephalopods. I've talked about him here before. In this video, narrated by NPR's Robert Krulwich, Hanlon demonstrates how much fun his job really is.

Via Robert Krulwich's blog, which has more background on the camouflage gymnastics that cephalopods are capable of.

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gwailo_joe

Spermatozoa of Cthulhu…..

Please do not prod or provoke.

Thank you.
http://www.tulgeywooddesigns.com Amphigorey

Roger Hanlon is my hero.
V

Good thing they didn’t try plaid.
AllyPally

Hamlin. Roger Hamlin. Or so it says in the captions.
Textuality

Awesome little beasties.
http://twitter.com/aluminium85 Alex S

Cuttlefish and asparagus! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4OJT-PGROg
Lobster

Cephalopodia are adorable. More like cuddlefish!
kringlebertfistyebuns

So I watched this, and actually caught myself saying out loud to the cuttlefish in the video, “You are SO fucking awesome.”
dm10003

but they die after mating. : (
Guest

Watching video of them putting on light shows to attract mates is pretty impressive, too.

I want to know what they do when you them over a mirror.