Octopus
Rare dumbo octopus spotted a mile beneath ocean surface
The octopus was seen by cameras on a remote-controlled underwater vehicle crossing the Pacific Ocean floor.
Octopus garden exploration reveals secrets of deep-sea habitat
The garden, which lies next to an extinct underwater volcano, provides warmth for the octopuses while nesting.
Watch diver fight octopus for GoPro: "Eight-armed robber"
Maree Clout was snorkeling when a teen asked for help with an "unusual" problem, telling her, "An octopus took my camera."
"Horrific terror and pain": Warning octopus farm will lead to cannibalism
Plans for the world's first octopus farm are well underway, but animal welfare experts say it will have devastating consequences.
Venomous blue-ringed octopus bites woman on popular beach
The octopus fell out of a shell that the woman had picked up, and bit her twice on the stomach.
Jaw-dropping video shows octopus battle eel in California tide pool
The octopus can be seen wrapping its tentacles around its prey as the eel frantically attempts to escape
Rarely-seen giant Pacific octopus filmed swimming through Oregon tidepool
In the video, the bright red octopus can be seen moving slowly through the water and camouflaging itself on a rock.
Video of giant octopus being reeled in by fishing boat terrifies viewers
Giant Pacific Octopuses can grow up to 30 feet in length with the biggest on record weighing 600 pounds.
Watch octopuses hurl shells at each other in bizarre underwater brawl
The first of its kind footage shows a rare, aggressive social interaction between a group of 10 octopuses.
Vampire squid from hell has not changed for hundreds of millions of years
The vampire squid is a deep sea species related to squids and octopuses that is capable of spectacular bioluminescent "fireworks" displays.
Octopus venom found to slow the growth of cancer
A compound found in the venom of the southern sand octopus appears to slow the growth of BRAF-mutated melanoma, one of the most serious forms of skin cancer.
Mystery octopuses that look like Dumbo found living deep beneath the sea
These yet-to-be-defined creatures are the deepest living cephalopods, with some living around 23,000 feet below the ocean surface.
Scientists Are Studying Octopus Movements To Develop Advanced Robots
Scientists believe each type of prey potentially requires different hunting tactics from the octopus.
Monster Octopus Caught by Hawaii Fisherman Breaks 20-Year Record
The octopus caught by Michael Matsunaga in the waters off Turtle Bay, O'ahu, weighed almost 26 pounds.
Great White Sharks Might Be Able to Camouflage by Changing Color
"Camo Sharks" kicks off National Geographic's upcoming Sharkfest extravaganza.
'Sea-Haw': Octopus's Rodeo-Style Escape on Eel's Back Caught on Video
"Can someone edit this? Put a little cowboy hat on the octopus and dub in a '[yeehaw]'?!" one viewer requested.
Fisherman Charged after Horrific Video Shows Octopus Being Torn Apart Alive
The Florida Keys fisherman has been charged with animal cruelty.
Octopus Intelligence Has Been Proven by Science—Here's How
The world's first octopus farm is set to open in 2023 despite scientists saying there is no ethical way to create such an industry.
A Viral Video Shows a Woman's Bond With Mother Octopus
"While I was walking, I saw this plastic pipe. All I could see were these suckers and these arms," Sheree Marris said.
TikTok Mermaid Shares Life Working With a Playful Octopus in Viral Video
The video by Madison Cashio, from Louisiana's Blue Zoo Baton Rouge, has been viewed over 1 million times.
Video of Octopus Showing Off Painting Skills at Tampa Aquarium Goes Viral
An artistic octopus impressed viewers online with her flair for the arts and impressive "painting" abilities.
Crab and Octopus Square up to One Another in Seabed Showdown
The dramatic footage sees a crab take on the deadly blue-ringed octopus—and survive.
Canadians Rescue Eagle Locked in Mortal Combat With Octopus
Workers at a fish farm in Canada captured shocking video of a bald eagle struggling with an octopus before they rescued the bird from the mollusk's clutches.
Pacific Warty Octopuses Get Wartier the Deeper They Live
These creatures are found at depths between 3,600 to 9,000 feet and they vary so much in appearance researchers thought they may be separate species.
Octopus That Changes Color While Sleeping Might Be Dreaming, Scientist Says
"If she is dreaming, this is a dramatic moment. You could almost narrate the body changes and narrate the dream," the scientist said.
A Woman Was Hospitalized After Posing With An Octopus On Her Face
Jamie Bisceglia said she thought the photo op might win her a prize at a fishing derby Friday in Tacoma, news station KIRO reported.
Hundreds of Octopuses Found Brooding Off California
"You can see lines of octopuses snaking up this formation of volcanic rock," one scientist said.
Incredible Dumbo Octopus Captured in Rare Footage
Its oversize ear-like fins flap, just like the elephant in the Disney movie.
Adorable Baby Octopuses Rescued From Plastic Trash
The delightful baby cephalopods were about the size of garden peas.
Scientists Gave Octopuses Ecstasy to See What Happens
Discovery that octopuses react in same way to drug as humans indicates there is an ancient evolutionary pathway promoting social behavior.