16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
An Octopus covered in shells for protection from predators.
Octopus Protection This is an Octopus that has covered itself with shells to protect itself from predators. This is a natural occurence in the wild, anytime an Octopus is threatened.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2018 |
| Date Uploaded: | 08.2018 |
| Photo Location: | Oceanside, Oregon, United States of America |
| Camera: | NIKON D5300 |
| Copyright: | © Katherine Karsten |