#QueerAnimals

Can you find the cuttlebone of the common cuttlefish in the showcase? Cuttlefish are masters of transformation. In the blink of an eye, they change their colours and patterns.

The giant cuttlefish uses this during courtship: Large males display striking patterns and defend females against rivals. Smaller males use a different strategy: they imitate the females' colour patterns and hide their male courtship and threat signals. This allows them to slip past dominant males and mate with females. They show that strength is not the only way to succeed. Transformation and diversity can be successful too.