Wonder of Science in Elk: "Rare footage of the glass octopus..."

Rare footage of the glass octopus (Vitreledonella richardi), its translucent appearance helps it hide from predators.

Video credit: Schmidt Ocean Institute
Further reading: https://www.livescience.com/rare-glass-octopus-sighting.html

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Elusive glass octopus spotted in the remote Pacific Ocean (Video)

Only its eyes, optic nerve and digestive tract are opaque.

April 30, 2023 at 10:21:38 AM

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"My god, it's full of stars!"

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, fascinating and amazingly intelligent animals, one can only wonder how far they could have gone, if they were not in an evolutionary loop with a life too short to develop their potential.

@Catweazle @wonderofscience I think they are doing perfectly well as they are. Much better than this animal that thinks it's so clever but destroys the very basis of it's life and that of all other living beings. I don't consider this smart at all.

@CoolBlenderKitten @wonderofscience, thats right, but it's because of the inherent stupidity of our species which difference us from animals. Not the same.

@Catweazle @wonderofscience Not the same as what? Where would you expect them to go?
They live a perfect life - they take what they need, not more, not less.