Watch this octopus ‘punch’ a freeloading fish 🐙🐙

When looking for their next meal, new footage shows that octopuses collaborate with
different species.

Researchers were able to observe 13 instances of cross-species group hunting, in which a big
blue octopus worked with different fish species to capture prey. Each species was shown to
take on a different role. For example, goatfish, especially blue goatfish, were often seen
exploring different areas and encouraging the group to follow suit. However, octopuses
seemed to help the group decide whether to move or not. Thanks to their eight arms,
octopuses were able to suss out hidden prey, and encourage the group to stay in place.

The researchers also found that certain fish species, such as blacktip groupers were seen as
opportunistic. They would join the hunting group without supporting the group's efforts.
When this happened, the octopuses weren’t afraid to tell them off with a quick punch

Reporter: Helena Kudiabor