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Photos: Deep-sea expedition discovers metropolis of octopuses
By Kimberly Hickok published
Researchers found numerous show-stopping octopuses in the deep waters of the Davidson Seamount. Photos captured by the ROV Hercules.
Ghostly Dumbo Octopus Makes Rare Appearance in Dazzling Deep-Sea Video
By Kimberly Hickok published
Watch this majestic dumbo octopus glide through the deep sea.
Ridiculously Tiny Baby Octopus Riding Ocean Trash Is So, So Smol
By Mindy Weisberger published
Marvel at the cuteness of a pea-size baby octopus.
Octopus Moms Enter Death Spiral Before Eight-Armed Bundles Are Born
By Jeanna Bryner published
For an octopus mom, the miracle of life is bittersweet.
Confirmed: If You Give an Octopus MDMA, It Will Get All Cuddly
By Brandon Specktor published
It appears that, yes, octopuses can get high on ecstasy.
Australia's 'Gloomy Octopus' Finds Warmth, Food, Happiness in Tasmania
By Kimberly Hickok published
A new study confirms that the gloomy octopus has expanded its population range to the south, and it's doing great thanks to climate change.
No, Octopuses Don't Come From Outer Space
By Brandon Specktor published
Scientists are skeptical of a new paper that suggests frozen octopus eggs rode a meteor to Earth 540 million years ago.
Hundreds of Purple Octopus Moms Are Super Weird, and They're Doomed
By Mindy Weisberger published
What's the story behind a mysterious gathering of octopus mothers?
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