This Blue Sea Dragon ‘Steals’ Venom from Its Prey to Create an Even More Powerful Sting

The blue dragon is a unique little sea monster. It might not be able to breathe fire but… Well, read below.

Blue sea dragons are thought to occur near the coasts of South Africa and Australia, but they can be found in the waters of Europe and Mozambique as well. Recently, however, they seem to be popping up all over the world, with many locations recording blue dragon sightings for the first time.

These blue sea slugs can usually be seen floating around the surface of the water, where they are carried along by the winds and currents. Normally, their bright blue side faces upwards, camouflaging it against the ocean’s color, while from below, their silver colors blend in with the sunlight reflecting on the surface of the water. Therefore, it’s pretty challenging for both birds and predators from below to notice the dragons. This is an example of countershading, which can also be observed in the coloration of other animals, such as the great white shark.

And even if another predator is able to lay their eyes on them, the sea dragons have another line of defense.