The reddish giant Pacific octopus wrapped its tentacles around the diver and his camera, as if clicking a selfie with him.

What does an octopus eat? For a creature with a brain in each arm, whatever’s within reach Don’t call them tentacles: An octopus has eight arms. TheSP4N1SH/iStock via Getty Images Plus Erin Spencer, ...

Nat Geo's 'Secrets of the Octopus' reveals that the creatures are more human-like than we think By Joelle Garguilo, via Friday, April 19, 2024 ...

The neural and cognitive complexity of the octopus could originate from a molecular analogy with the human brain, according to a new study. The research shows that the same 'jumping genes' are ...

There are about 300 species of octopus, and they’re found in every ocean in the world, even in the frigid waters around Antarctica. A special substance in their blood helps those cold-water ...