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 ...

In the past few years, people have become more and more interested in marine life– and it’s easy to see why. The ocean is ...

Normally, the blue-ringed octopus is brown or cream in colour, blending easily with rocks and sand. But when disturbed, it ...

Imagine a world without humans. A study suggests octopuses could take over. These marine creatures show remarkable ...

When a blanket octopus swims, it creates a kaleidoscope of colors twirling underwater. It’s a rainbow of beauty as it glides through the sea. It’s gorgeous, and it’s almost never seen by humans in ...