The octopus is one of the smartest creatures alive on earth today—and they have tons of strange and amazing adaptations that ...

When people think of intelligent animals, they immediately think of dolphins, elephants, and chimpanzees. But one of the most intelligent problem-solvers is hiding deep beneath the surface, called the ...

Scientists have discovered that octopuses punch fish during cooperative hunts, possibly to punish freeloaders. The bizarre ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. These five research-backed insights show why the octopus ...