In late September 2025, an image claiming to show an octopus helping a diver with underwater maintenance tasks began circulating on Facebook. One version (archived), included the following caption: ...

All eight arms of an octopus can be used for whatever their cephalopod owner wishes, but some arms are favored for certain tasks. A new, detailed analysis of how octopuses wield their famously ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Ghost, a giant Pacific octopus beloved by aquarium visitors, is entering senescence, the final stage of her life.

Create an adorable baby octopus without any sewing! This easy crochet tutorial guides you step-by-step to make a soft, cute, and huggable octopus—perfect for gifts, nursery decor, or your own ...

Dramatic footage of one man's remarkable close encounter with a 12-foot octopus has been making waves online. John Roney is an underwater videographer and film and television editor based on Vancouver ...

Octopuses have gotten a reputation for being cunning camouflagers and intelligent creatures. But some are known for a more ominous reason: They're deadly. One group — the blue-ringed octopus (genus ...

After baking cookies, the Sylvania, Ohio, native began experimenting with cakes One day, Braxton decided to take on a more intense cake. His mom posted it to TikTok, where it went viral Braxton Harst ...

Get creative with these adorable animal cakes in this Satisfying decorating tutorial! 🍰 🦄 A rainbow-layered unicorn cake with fondant details and a funny expression 🦔 A cute hedgehog cake with ...

A new species of shape-shifting octopus has just been described by scientists in Australia. The tiny cephalopod grows only about 1.6 inches across, but it can survive more than half a mile beneath the ...

Octopuses in the Red Sea often hunt together with other predatory fish—and sometimes hit them. New videos suggest they're keeping fish in line. Day octopuses in the Red Sea team up with up fish to ...