Mimic Octopus: An Incredible Imposter


60m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Documentary about the mimic octopus, a species just discovered in the early 1990s. In the tropical waters of Indonesia, Australian scientist Mark Norman searches for the elusive mimic octopus, which gets its name from its ability to imitate a myriad of creatures. During his search, Norman encounters

Cast & Crew

Mark Douglas Norman

Film Details

Also Known As
Wild Discovery (12/18/99)
Genre
Documentary
Nature
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary about the mimic octopus, a species just discovered in the early 1990s. In the tropical waters of Indonesia, Australian scientist Mark Norman searches for the elusive mimic octopus, which gets its name from its ability to imitate a myriad of creatures. During his search, Norman encounters many other masters of mimicry and camouflage, as well as other cephalopods.

Film Details

Also Known As
Wild Discovery (12/18/99)
Genre
Documentary
Nature
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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