This dive captures an octopus making physical contact. The animal responds instinctively, not aggressively. Tentacles grip ...

Out of sight from visitors and school field trips, Birch Aquarium in La Jolla is quietly raising more than 3,000 tiny octopus ...

Rearing the babies will provide scientists with a rare opportunity to learn about the typically deeper-water creatures ...

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Research‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ biologically the octopuses are fascinating because in a way they are the most alien creatures among marine animals. Their physiology is something of a paradox, as they can be very ...

Octopuses have a way of making familiar rules feel optional. They live on Earth but behave like visitors with a different instruction manual. Scientists study them for answers about intelligence and ...