Watch an Octopus Hitch a Ride on a Diver’s Arm
May 01, 2018 - This creature hitched a ride on a diver off the coast of Cannes, France. It camouflaged to match the arm it was hugging. It's not unusual for an octopus to inspect a diver. Each sucker may contain 10,000 neurons used to feel and taste. This octopus was likely curious, and the diver did a good job to stay calm and let the octopus leave on its own accord.
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Pay attention to the octopus' color!
This creature hitched a ride on a diver off the coast of Cannes, France.
It camouflaged to match the arm it was hugging.
It's not unusual for an octopus to inspect a diver.
Each sucker may contain 10,000 neurons used to feel and taste.
This octopus was likely curious, and the diver did a good job to stay calm and let the octopus leave on its own accord.
