Blanket octopus pairs are some of the undersea world’s oddest couples. What’s so startling is the size difference: Males are about the size of a walnut—less than an inch long—but some ...

The researchers say they're not sure what the benefits of living in a densely populated settlement are for these octopuses, but it may just be a case of necessity, with limited den spaces available in ...

The Dumbo octopus is an elusive cephalopod that gets its name from its large ear-like fins, which resemble those of the lovable Disney elephant. But there's still lots we don't know about these ...

The artwork, which weighs nine tonnes, has been acquired by the NGV and will be put on display at the planned NGV ...

News that the world's first commercial octopus farm is closer to becoming reality has been met with dismay by scientists and conservationists. They argue such intelligent "sentient" creatures ...

This gives the animal not only a stronger grip, but also a versatility to adapt its hold as it finds objects that are smooth ...

A devoted mother pearl octopus brooding her eggs – the baby octopus’s eyes and tentacles are visible inside the egg casings – showing they are half way through their development. In 2018 ...

Octopus Energy has gone from a newcomer in the energy market to the biggest electricity supplier in just eight years. In that time, it has repeatedly been made a Which? Recommended Provider. It's one ...

Despite the sometimes snoozy Peruvian food, Kayao in Old Town is fun, alive on weekends, and useful for the area.

But this octopus has quite the history ... Nestled under a rock on a sandy coastal tidal flat in Bahía de los Ángelesa, Mexico, the animal was tucked away from sight and sun, perhaps resting ...

These arms can even initiate a response without consulting the brain. How octopus arms can do all this at a cellular level has largely remained a neuroscience mystery—one that's proven difficult ...

Homes across the country have been receiving letters warning them that their old meter has passed its 'best-before' date - comparing it to rotting food.