Octopuses are known for their astonishing ability to rapidly shift their skin color and texture, to hide from predators, to sneak up on prey and to communicate with each other. But what exactly is ...

A new blue octopus species, Microeledone galapagensis, was recently discovered near Darwin Island in northern Galápagos.

Professor David Scheel managed to capture a breathtaking sequence on video. The video, which was shared as part of Nature on PBS, showcases how octopus dream. In it, we get to see a color-changing ...

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Octopus emotions may run skin deep, researchers report January 28 in Current Biology. Changes in octopus skin color primarily function as camouflage, though some evidence points to other purposes.

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This octopus displays the most mesmerizing color changes as it’s (probably) dreaming. We don’t know if androids dream of electric sheep, but whatever octopuses dream of must be something adventurous ...

PORT ANGELES — Feiro Marine Life Center has a new star to welcome visitors. A juvenile giant Pacific octopus has replaced Ursula, an octopus released Jan. 11 in Freshwater Bay, in the octopus tank at ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — You voted, and the results for the favorite design to become the new mural at Rudee Loop has been chosen. “Prismatic Play” by Norfolk artist Aimee Bruce is the winner. It ...