This octopus behavior might look funny at first glance, but it reveals how evolution solves complex problems in unexpected ways.

The Abdopus octopus is found in intertidal zones along the Northern Australian coastline. Rather than being restricted to rockpools at low tide, the Abdopus octopus can pull itself out and crawl ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. These five research-backed insights show why the octopus ...

Octopuses are among the most fascinating and intelligent animals in the ocean, captivating both scientists and engineers. Their eight highly flexible arms can bend, twist, elongate, and shorten ...

Octopuses break so many biological expectations that scientists still struggle to explain how they ended up this way through ...

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Octopuses often look like creatures from another world. With soft, boneless bodies, eight flexible arms, and even a doughnut-shaped brain, these ocean dwellers are some of the most fascinating animals ...

Octopus species exhibit complex life histories, with reproductive development and embryogenesis playing pivotal roles in their survival and adaptability. Research in this field has elucidated how ...