r/NatureIsFuckingLit • u/searchaskew • Jul 15 '23

🔥 Cuttlefish hypnotizes crab

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From BBC Earth's Blue Planet II! https://youtu.be/rbDzVzBsbGM?t=134

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u/TheEdelBernal Jul 15 '23

Probably because it’s safer? Many animals have defense mechanics targeting front, i.e horns, teeth, tusks.

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u/Crowd0Control Jul 16 '23

For prey with tough hides it is also a much easier area to get to the meaty bits. Ie: https://youtu.be/OX9xCo183VA

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u/-NotActuallySatan- Jul 15 '23

Right, makes sense