This octopus survives in plain sight. Here’s how it adapts its body in real time to mirror dangerous species and navigate one ...

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 ...

If forced to choose one descriptor for the octopus, the best word may be “otherworldly.” These truly amazing marine animals ...

This unassuming octopus pairs bacterial chemistry with evolutionary efficiency to deliver one of the most powerful defenses ...

Octopuses inspire awe, wonder, and fascination. They are well-known for their creativity, intelligence, and curiosity. There is ample scientific evidence of their capacity to feel physical pain and ...

With their quick-change camouflage and high level of intelligence, it’s not surprising that the public and scientific experts alike are fascinated by octopuses. Their abilities to recognize faces, ...

In an excerpt from the new book Secrets of the Octopus, an animal lover offers insight into this “strange, beautiful, curious creature.” Heavy webbing between the arms of a female blanket octopus ...