LOL Sean. I was actually thinking how cool it looks and behaves. Yes, I watch too many animal programs (LOL. Not.)
Give me a few and I'll be back with our next fellow earthling.
LOL Sean. I was actually thinking how cool it looks and behaves. Yes, I watch too many animal programs (LOL. Not.)
Give me a few and I'll be back with our next fellow earthling.
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This one is estimated to reach over 3000 lbs and 11 ft. (3 m.) from fin tip to fin tip.
Found in all oceans in tropical and temperate climates, and is know to eat gelatinous zooplankton (jellyfish) and probably small fishes and algae. During El Nino events they can be found as far north as Alaska.
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ummm dont shoot me
Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola)
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Well done Brother.
Now you choose.
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Thank you Psyche
This animal stays wet and is a master of camouflage. It can mimmick the physical likeness and movements of more than fifteen different species.
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I was asked for more clues...
this is another ocean animal and it isnt very big... only about 2ft in length, also, it is only a recent discovery... with in the last 15yrs or so
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I think it is an Octopus - Latin term: Polypus - but I am not sure of which one ... because there are over 200 known species.
Am I close?
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Lion Spirit Walker / September 17, 1963 - Dec 30, 2014.
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playing hot and cold now.. your VERY VERY HOT!!! LOL
Sigh...... I cant do it.... I cant string ya along..... lol
yes Sphinx! its an octopus.
there is a picture hereThe mimic octopus, Thaumoctopus mimicus, is a species of octopus that has a strong ability to mimic other creatures. It grows up to 60 cm (2 feet) in length. Its normal colouring consists of brown and white stripes or spots.
Living in the tropical seas of South East Asia, it was not discovered officially until 1998, off the coast of Sulawesi. The octopus mimics the physical likeness and movements of more than fifteen different species, including sea snakes, lionfish, flatfish, brittle stars, giant crabs, sea shells, stingrays, flounders, jellyfish, sea anemones, and mantis shrimp.[1] [2] It accomplishes this by contorting its body and arms, and changing colour.
Many octopus species are extremely flexible. For example, one octopus the size of a volleyball can actually squeeze its entire body into a soft drink can.[3] If the mimic octopus has that flexibility, it would explain in part how it mimics other creatures.
Although all octopuses can change colour and texture, and many can blend with the sea floor, appearing as rocks, the mimic octopus is the first octopus species ever observed to impersonate other animals.[4][2]
Based on observation, the mimic octopus may decide which animal to impersonate depending on local predators. For example, when the octopus was being attacked by damselfish, it was observed that the octopus appeared as a banded sea snake, a damselfish predator. The octopus impersonates the snake by turning black and yellow, burying six of its arms, and waving its other two arms in opposite directions. [5]
The mimic octopus is often confused with Wunderpus photogenicus, another recently discovered species. The Wunderpus can be distinguished by the pattern of strong, fixed white markings on its body.
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The Mimic Octopus
COOL!!
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Lion Spirit Walker / September 17, 1963 - Dec 30, 2014.
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Well, I guess I go next then - *hm?* - haven't thought of a good animal yet to tickle your brains with, so let me think a wee bit on it, I'll try and make it a good one for you all!
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Lion Spirit Walker / September 17, 1963 - Dec 30, 2014.
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This creature shares the same name of a tasty fruit (kind of looks like the fruit too, actually), apparently they lay the largest egg in relation to their body size (maybe the same size as the fruit?), and this creature is a celebrated as a National symbol.
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Lion Spirit Walker / September 17, 1963 - Dec 30, 2014.
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Kiwi, apteryx
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It is indeed the Kiwi! Excellent Michael - your turn!
I suppose I made that one pretty easy saying was it has the same name as a fruit .... I mean really .... how many animals are named after the banana or the strawberry - none!
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Lion Spirit Walker / September 17, 1963 - Dec 30, 2014.
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LOLLOL. I completely agree Sphinx which is why I suggest you take another turn, pleaseeee.
You choose.
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Okay - let me think a little bit and do some research - I'll try and make it harder for you guys!
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Lion Spirit Walker / September 17, 1963 - Dec 30, 2014.
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This Creature inhabits all the world's oceans except for the Arctic. Their lifespan is about 80 years. They can rest or sleep underwater for several hours at a time. Some of this species change eating habits as they age. For instance, this creature can be mainly carnivorous from hatchling until juvenile size; they then progressively shift to an herbivorous diet. Good Luck!!
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Lion Spirit Walker / September 17, 1963 - Dec 30, 2014.
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guessing green or black sea turtle. good one!
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