This man spent months building a bond with an octopus, who reached out and demonstrated actual joy and affection upon seeing him... and then traded in that trust to get riveting footage of the octopus being mauled.... He said he *almost* felt like he should protect her, but that he wouldn't want to interfere with nature. You already interfered with nature by befriending this animal. If you bonded with a dog, would you just watch while the dog got brutalized, as the dog makes eye contact with you and runs up to you for help? This is the same thing. You had an understanding. The octopus used to rush up to him and actually hug him. After the betrayal, she never went up to touch him ever again. This creature was obviously bonded. She went out to spend time with him. She had her guard down in a way that she wouldn't have if she didn't have a (supposed) friend there. This was a beautiful and amazing connection, and you traded it in for interesting footage. Was it worth it?
As he was discussing their connection, he kept reminding himself that she was "only a mollusk." He is the mollusk. Is it really a revelation that animals can think and care and are worthy of value and consideration? He came so very close to getting the point. I hope it keeps him up at night. Congratulations; you got some great shots.
As he was discussing their connection, he kept reminding himself that she was "only a mollusk." He is the mollusk. Is it really a revelation that animals can think and care and are worthy of value and consideration? He came so very close to getting the point. I hope it keeps him up at night. Congratulations; you got some great shots.