These five research-backed insights show why the octopus remains one of the most extraordinary minds in the animal kingdom.

The ocean offers a strong essence of beauty and mystery. With such diverse ecosystems, animals have evolved different adaptations to survive. The octopus, or he’e in Hawaiian, is one of those ...

Scientists on California’s Central Coast recently spotted a giant, evasive seven-arm octopus while on a research expedition ...

The algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus), also called the prickly octopus, lives in the Indo-West Pacific. Despite its modest size — its mantle (main body) is only 3 inches long with arms stretching up ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With three hearts, blue blood, and eight arms that seem to have a ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Haystack Rock Awareness Program in Cannon Beach has received reports of beached octopuses in the past, but they’ve always turned out to be crabs, starfish or other sea ...

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A Giant Pacific octopus stranded on a Skagit County beach was saved by a little girl and a group of researchers. "It can't survive out of water for more than several minutes, it ...

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A Giant Pacific octopus stranded on a Skagit County beach was saved by a little girl and a group of researchers. "It can't survive out of water for more than several minutes, it ...

The existence of animals is crucial to our planet. They play a significant role in maintaining ecosystems, contributing to biodiversity, and maintaining ecological balance. There is no doubt that ...

A major seafood company wants to farm octopuses for their meat. Activists and academics say it’s impractical and cruel.