The mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) is a marvel of the marine world, renowned for its extraordinary ability to ...

Upon being handled by the diver, the octopus fights back first by releasing dark-colored ink into the water, a process known ...

Some scientists claim that octopuses could be the next big species after humans go extinct and that there is much to learn ...

Is this octopus trying to start a waterfight with a dog? Octopuses expel water to move quickly or to confuse predators. However, experts say octopuses can be playful and have even been known to ...

Normally a mottled yellow-brown colour with dark streaks covering its body, the octopus's bright blue lines appear when it feels threatened by predators. The saliva of the critter contains a ...

It is known for its ability to camouflage itself to match the colours, patterns and textures of its surroundings, a defence mechanism to stay protected from predators. If an octopus vulgaris is ...

Maori octopuses are the largest octopuses in the Southern Hemisphere, reaching about 1 meter (3.28 feet) in length. Shortfin mako sharks are known for being one of the fastest fish in the world, with ...

In a rare and remarkable sight, a Maori octopus was spotted clinging to the back of a shortfin mako shark—one of the fastest predators in the ocean. The moment, captured on video in December ...

I am intrigued that the octopus can be found in our Southwest Florida waters. The most common variety found in our waters is the Caribbean reef octopus (Octopus briareus). The octopus is a master of ...