Octopus arms are adaptable but some are favored for particular jobs
The cephalopods don’t use every limb in the same manner, something they share with primates An octopus can technically use any of its eight arms for any purpose, but new…
Octopus arms are adaptable but some are favored for particular jobs
The cephalopods don’t use every limb in the same manner, something they share with primates Octopuses are among the most versatile animals in the ocean, thanks to their eight flexible,…
Octopus spotted riding on top of world’s fastest shark
Marine researchers in New Zealand recently captured a bizarre and rare sight—an octopus clinging to the head of a shortfin mako shark, the fastest shark in the ocean. An Unlikely…
Octopus-Inspired Suction Cup Design Could Improve Denture Adhesion
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking solution to help dentures stick more effectively, drawing inspiration from an unlikely source: octopus tentacles. Dentures slipping out of place is a surprisingly common issue,…
What Does Your Favorite Animal Say About You? Uncover the Hidden Meanings
Many of us likely chose our favorite animal during childhood, amidst learning animal sounds and studying flashcards featuring horses and dolphins. However, even years later, your favorite animal can still…
Otherworldly Encounter: Rare Glimpse of the ‘7-Arm Octopus’ Captured Near Washington Coast
The eight-armed enigma, known as the seven-arm octopus, graces the ocean depths, challenging its misnomer. This sizable cephalopod, among the largest in its class, remains a cryptic resident of the…
6,000 Octopuses Flourish in the Undersea ‘Octo Haven
Unraveling Nature’s Enigma: Researchers Decode the Secrets of an Unprecedented Gathering of Over 6,000 Octopuses, Coalescing Around an Extinct Pacific Sea Volcano. Octopuses tend to live alone, which might seem…