This octopus behavior might look funny at first glance, but it reveals how evolution solves complex problems in unexpected ways.

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 ...

Octopus species exhibit complex life histories, with reproductive development and embryogenesis playing pivotal roles in their survival and adaptability. Research in this field has elucidated how ...

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Octopuses often look like creatures from another world. With soft, boneless bodies, eight flexible arms, and even a doughnut-shaped brain, these ocean dwellers are some of the most fascinating animals ...