Giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) male shielding a female from another courting male. Spencer Gulf, Whyalla, SA, Australia.

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Size: 5130px × 3448px
Location: Spencer Gulf Whyalla SA Australia
Photo credit: © Georgette Apol / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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