Coconut Octopus Uses Siphon to Shoot Stones at Fish in Unique Footage

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Coconut Octopus Uses Siphon to Shoot Stones at Fish in Unique Footage
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In a groundbreaking discovery, a coconut octopus was filmed using its siphon to shoot stones at predatory fish, a behavior never before recorded. This footage, captured for Netflix's series "Our Oceans," shows the octopus using its siphon as a projectile weapon to deter predators, a novel behavior that is now being studied for further understanding. The series, narrated by Barack Obama, highlights this unique defensive tactic, showcasing the octopus's ingenuity in its natural habitat.

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