Different animal species have evolved a number of ways to hide in their environments. One of the most popular tactics is by camouflage, often by matching the background or by having patterns that ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Of all the amazing octopus species out there, ...

It’s not every day that scientists discover a new species of octopus, but that is exactly what has happened off the coast of western Australia. During a CSIRO research expedition to the Carnarvon ...

We love ourselves some mimic octopodes, and they certainly love each other. In fact, here are two Indonesian mimic octopodes engaged in the delicate art of making genetic knock-offs of themselves.

World Octopus Day is celebrated annually on October 8th to highlight the intelligence, unique characteristics, and ecological importance of octopuses. The day also raises awareness about threats to ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American An octopus spends most of its time crawling ...

This wildlife feature examines the mimic octopus, a species known for imitating other marine animals to avoid danger. Rather than relying on camouflage alone, it alters its shape, movement, and ...

University of Iowa researchers outfitted an undewater vehicle to mimic how an octopus uses its skin to move more easily in the water. The tests with an underwater vehicle with raised coils had less ...