See how the blue-ringed octopus warns predators away—and paralyzes prey. | National Geographic

😲🐙 Did you know there are blue-ringed octopuses on the Sunshine Coast? This one was spotted in the rock pools at Kings Beach, Caloundra. Marine biologist Kathy Townsend says the tiny creatures are masters of camouflage, but they have an incredibly toxic bite. Her advice? Don't pick them up, and have a good look inside any shells before putting them in your pocket, because they sometimes hide inside them. 📹 Emily Fox 📻 Tune in to ABC Sunshine Coast weekdays from 5am on the ABC listen app, str

Blue-ringed octopuses have a beak-like mouth with a radula for feeding. They inject their venom through a sharp, parrot-like beak located in the center of their tentacles. #octopus #ocean #travel | Critter Hunter