Alaska Pacific University professor of marine biology David Scheel examines an octopus, cyanea, near Mo'orea, French Polynesia. (Sy Montgomery) Octopuses are mysterious sea creatures to many people, ...

The dumbo octopus gets its name from its adorable, ear-like fins that resemble floppy ears. Their beady eyes make them even cuter, which is why they occasionally go viral online. One example is this ...

Octopuses are washing up on the shores of Texas amid a bout of cold weather. Cold water temperatures can slow down an octopus ...

Seven myths fall apart as science reveals how octopuses, parrots, and bees think in distinct, adaptive ways tuned to their worlds.

Quick Take Picking up a live electric wire and swinging it around sounds like a terrible idea. For the blanket octopus, it is a daily survival strategy. As if eight arms were not enough, this species ...

Rob Verchick’s new book, The Octopus in the Parking Garage , calls for people to approach the climate crisis with a problem-solving mindset. Reading time 4 minutes Do you remember the 2016 viral photo ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Brunswick resident Heather D. Martin wants to know what’s on your mind; ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...

Octopuses have a few characteristics that make them stand out as one of the most intelligent mollusks in the ocean. These slippery, strange ocean creatures, characterized by their large craniums and ...

The blue-ringed octopus is the only octopus to have a lethal toxin that can kill humans. Read here to learn about potential ...

Cold snap leads to rare octopus strandings on Corpus Christi beaches, as experts say sudden Gulf temperature drops can leave ...

Amazon Prime Video's "Octopus!" is a two-part documentary special narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, premiering May 8 Prime Video/YouTube Octopuses are amassing fans for their quirky ways. The upcoming ...