A Ling Cod watches us as we pass by, but then Kathryn finds a Giant Pacific Octopus out
It’s a small one, perched on a rock, as if he is using the rock as a lookout.
As I’m about to discover, he really likes this rock.
From this high vantage point, he can keep an eye out for something to eat.
But not far away, another octopus is watching him.
This guy wants that rock for himself.
And he has a plan.
He makes his move, stealthily moving in on the rock.
But the king of the hill easily sees him coming.
And he is not about to give up his rock without a fight.
An octopus’s only weapon against another octopus is its powerful beak, located underneath
its arms.
Each octopus is attempting to bite the other one with its beak.
The challenger retreats to rethink his position.
Should
he call it a day, or give it one last try?
That’s a really nice rock.
He decides to go for it.
But its clear he cannot win this fight and will not take the rock.
The challenger retreats.
It’s good to be the king!
But his victory is short-lived.
While the challenger ducks into a hole in defeat, another challenger is getting ready
to make his move.
A third octopus is watching.