Cuttlefish Hypnotises Prey

In a far corner of Southeast Asia lies the Coral Triangle, a cluster of the richest coral reefs in the world, undersea cities crammed full of life. As in any crowded metropolis, there is fierce rivalry for space, for food and for a partner. But the reef is also a place full of opportunity. Cuttlefish. It specialises in hunting crabs. But a large crab is a dangerous quarry. It has powerful claws. The cuttlefish, however, has a remarkable talent. Its skin contains millions of pigment cells with which it can create ever-changing colours and patterns. It hypnotises the crab. Cuttlefish may be clever, but a shark is bigger. And it eats cuttlefish to disappear. A new target, but the same mesmerising technique. For those that manage to establish themselves in these bustling undersea cities, there can be great rewards.