Black and White, And Red All Over - Red Octopus
by KJ Swan
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Black and White, And Red All Over - Red Octopus
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KJ Swan
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Photograph - Photograph
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The Red octopus is nature’s little prankster with a venomous punch line.
This clever marine mollusk may look innocent, but don’t be fooled. Armed with a sharp beak and venom, the Red octopus is a look-don’t-touch tide pool, or kelp forest, find. When startled, it can deliver a defensive bite then spit venom onto your wound turning a small mistake into a 3 week-long reminder of regret.
So if you spot this intelligent, hyper-flexible, beautifully odd creature, admire it from afar. The little Red octopus only lives about two years, and it’s not looking for trouble, it’s just trying to grab a snack and mind its own eight-armed business.
(A Red octopus is captured in stunning detail with its tentacles elegantly curled. The monochrome effect of black and white enhances the texture of its skin and tentacles.)
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January 22nd, 2026
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