Octopus news, features and articles

Octopus genes tell the story of how this master of disguise was born.

Octopuses react to predators and prey on HDTV as if the animals were real.

A clever octopus disguises itself as a flounder to avoid predators.

An octopus that uses coconut shells as portable armor is the latest addition to a growing list of animals that use tools.

Contrary to what was known, all octopuses are venomous.

Controlled muscle contractions allow an octopus to form quasi-joints similar to a human's.

Thrown together with a mate, this octopus surprises researchers with its caring.