To remain alive, she must not mate 😭😭

This clip reminds me of a documentary, My Octopus Teacher. 😭😭😭

If the mother didn't die, she would eat all her offspring. The female praying mantises are even tougher.

Oh man, this octopus story hits deep—nature can be so brutal yet beautiful! 😭 Spring 2025 is all about those raw, emotional wildlife moments, and I’m totally in awe of this sacrifice for survival. Sharing this with my nature-loving friends—such a poignant reminder of life’s cycles! #Wildlife #NatureLovers

I think go to sea from now. Please don't find me.

@AskPerplexity please explain what's going on here as if you are explaining to a 9 year old?

Its nature they have to breed