Quick Take Picking up a live electric wire and swinging it around sounds like a terrible idea. For the blanket octopus, it is a daily survival strategy. As if eight arms were not enough, this species ...

The dumbo octopus gets its name from its adorable, ear-like fins that resemble floppy ears. Their beady eyes make them even cuter, which is why they occasionally go viral online. One example is this ...

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: Linesman Steve Barton #59 removes an octopus from the ice following a first period goal by Henrik Zetterberg #40 of the Detroit Red Wings against the New York Rangers at ...

The blue-ringed octopus is the only octopus to have a lethal toxin that can kill humans. Read here to learn about potential ...