Male cuttlefish confront two rival species to monopolize the squid

Male cuttlefish try to assert ownership of the partner while the cuttlefish releases sperm to mate with another male.

The fierce battle for partners between males recorded by Luca Vaime at the famous resort of Tulamben in eastern Bali, Indonesia, Story Trender on February 19 reported. The dominant ink swam above the ink, trying to chase the opponent with a series of fierce attacks. The battle takes more than 40 minutes at a depth of about 26 meters.

The battle fiercely won a mate between cuttlefish.

Cuttlefish belongs to the group of head leg animals, including and squid."In the video, you can see 2 - 3 male cuttlefish fighting for the right to mate with female cuttlefish. One of them seems to be the dominant male to prevent the two opponents from getting close to the female. It uses The body seems to have faded between the children and the other enemies, and one opponent seems to have stopped and decided to strike the male above the cuttlefish , " Vaime said.

According to Vaime, the dominant squid is scared and let the opponent have the opportunity to grab the ink. He leaned closer to his children, gently rubbing his partner with his tentacle as if claiming ownership.

"The female releases sperm from its storage bag to mate with another cuttlefish. When I see that action, I am both confused and excited, not understanding what is happening. I have to left when the war was still going on because oxygen was nearly empty and the depth was about 26 - 27m now, ' Vaime said.