Scientists believe the species to be evolved for maximum efficiency ... this creature believe it to be the most beautiful type of octopus. If threatened, they won’t hesitate to detach their ...

Scientists found four new octopus species, unveiling new insights into deep-sea biodiversity and emphasizing the need for international collaboration in marine conservation. On Tuesday (January 16 ...

“Due to the involvement of the nervous and muscular systems, it is likely that cephalopod color change is one of the most ...

It includes anywhere that is more than 7,000 metres below the surface. It's possible different species of Dumbo octopus could occupy different depth ranges. 'Light can only penetrate to 1,000 metres,' ...

This story ran in the April 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine. In most octopus species it’s customary after sex for the female to make a meal—of her partner. To avoid being eaten ...

The giant Pacific octopus grows bigger and lives longer than any other octopus species. The size record is held by a specimen that was 30 feet across and weighed more than 600 pounds. Averages are ...

A woman posted a video on TikTok of herself holding an octopus that she claimed was "the most venomous octopus species in the world," without realizing how dangerous the animal was. Naturally, the ...