Learn why octopuses change color, how fast they can blend into their surroundings, and how the creatures can change into ...

Life in the wild can be tough, and for many animals, the best way to survive is by hiding from predators in plain sight. One of nature’s most impressive masters of disguise is the octopus, which can ...

Researchers at UC San Diego have figured out how to get bacteria to produce xanthommatin, the pigment that lets octopuses and squids camouflage. By linking the pigment’s production to bacterial ...

Madrona Point in British Columbia, Canada, is a popular spot for diving. These waters are also home to the giant Pacific octopus, the largest octopus species on Earth. In this YouTube video, a diver ...

The sprawling documentary series, The Americas takes viewers to the southern tip of Chile, the frozen north of Alaska and Canada, and all points between to explore our planet’s largest supercontinent.

The giant Pacific octopus is one of the smartest creatures in the ocean, and this short viral clip is definitive proof. The video, originally filmed in June 2023, shows a 50-pound octopus slithering ...

Milwaukee County Zoo visitors who miss Chalupa — the giant Pacific octopus who was humanely euthanized at the beginning of 2024 — will be thrilled to meet the zoo's new arrival. Flurry, a 10-pound, ...

Octopuses can flip from mottled rock to smooth sand in less time than it takes a human to blink, yet their eyes carry only a ...