Underrated animals: Giant cuttlefish
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Underrated animals: Giant cuttlefish

8:00 Jul 31, 2025
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They can grow up to a metre and the world's largest cuttlefish species can also disappear in a puff of ink and mucus.The giant cuttlefish (Ascarosepion apama) is an oddball, and you can catch a glimpse of them around the whole bottom half of Australia — all the way from Brisbane to Shark Bay.Cast your vote for Australia's most underrated animal here:https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-08-01/science-week-underrated-australian-animal-vote/105582104Featuring:Dr Mark Norman, Chief Scientist Parks VictoriaProduction:Ann Jones, Presenter / ProducerJacinta Bowler, ProducerRebecca McLaren, ProducerHamish Camilleri, Sound EngineerPetria Ladgrove, Executive ProducerStream the brand-new series Dr Ann's Secret Lives on ABC iview.
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