“The Octopus Case”
This game of peek-a-boo was captured by Samuel Sloss and is a highly commended selection in the “15-17 Years” category. Sloss had been muck-diving in the waters of the Lembeh Strait off Indonesia, when he came across a coconut octopus. After some initial hesitance, the octopus opened its shell, which allowed Sloss to take this amazing photo. These octopuses will use everything from clam shells to coconuts to construct their makeshift barriers, which are thought to use for shelter. They’re also notable for being one of two octopus species that will regularly walk bipedally.
