At first glance, this small octopus appears harmless, even endearing. Beneath that appearance lies a biological defense ...
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 ...
In June 2024 and for years, rumors have spread that a very small, beautiful octopus covered in blue rings has enough venom to kill 26 adults within minutes: The neurotoxin causes progressive paralysis ...
On certain remote shores in northern Australia, the line between sea and land is not as firm as it looks. When the tide ...