Nature

The Incredible Mating Ritual of Opalescent Squid

Clip: Season 41 Episode 6 | 2m 32s

When mating, a male opalescent squid grabs a female and his tentacles flush red. After laying their eggs, all the adults die. Almost everything will eat the dying parents, but the eggs carry toxins.

Aired: 01/25/23 | Rating: NR

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