To see a blue ringed octopus is always a highlight! Despite being absolutely adorable it is one of the deadliest animals in the world. . The little cephalopod doesnt have razor-sharp teeth or even the ability to travel particularly fast but it does produce a paralyzing neurotoxin that can leave unsuspecting company paralyzed or dead. . Reposted from @mystic_divers . . . . . . . . . . . #itsmorefuninthephilippines #philippines #siquijorisland #siquijor #mysticdivers #tg5 #uwpic…

The Blue-Ringed Octopus can be best described as ‘one cute animal that might kill you’. The term blue-ringed octopus does not merely refer to a single species, but a genus of species that are marked by bright blue circular patterns. Despite their apparent gentle nature, these small molluscs are known to be one of the […]

Blue-ringed Octopus | These little guys have enough venom to kill 6 adults within minutes. AND, no anti-venom for this bite😢 | @undersea_gameqmi

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THE COCONUT OCTOPUS Photograph by Mario Neumann (scuba.hamburg on Flickr) Amphioctopus marginatus, also known as the coconut octopus or veined octopus, is a medium-sized…

In the video above, The National Geographic explains chromatophors, the pigment-changing cells in certain species of octopus. The blue-ringed octopus is venomous and entirely willing to let you know before…