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Cuttlefish Are the Ocean’s Freakiest Little Weirdos

From PBS NATURE and Atlas Obscura, Untold Earth is a documentary series dedicated to unpacking the stories behind North America’s strangest, most unique natural wonders.

Cuttlefish Are the Ocean’s Freakiest Little Weirdos

Season 2 Episode 6 | 10m 55s | CC

Every winter, off the coast of South Australia, thousands of giant cuttlefish gather for the showdown of a lifetime. In an effort to win a mate, these shape-shifting sea creatures display some of the most bizarre and brilliant tactics in the animal kingdom. The unique habitat attracts thousands of cuttlefish each year, making it the largest aggregation of the species in the world.

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