Instead of blending in with the background, octopuses hide from predators by taking on the shape and color of specific objects in their environment, new research suggests. "Octopuses are considered to ...

Octopuses have gotten a reputation for being cunning camouflagers and intelligent creatures. But some are known for a more ominous reason: They're deadly. One group — the blue-ringed octopus (genus ...

Learn what this seven-armed cephalopod loves to eat and how it catches its prey.

Learn why octopuses change color, how fast they can blend into their surroundings, and how the creatures can change into ...

Unprecedented numbers of the common octopus have been found in British waters this year, but what’s behind the rare ...

Octopuses possess great problem-solving skills (such as opening jars and untying knots), and are champions of camouflaging.

Equally mysterious and beautiful, octopuses are captivating creatures. There are over 300 octopus species, and they thrive in ...