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A TikTok creator is going viral for sharing mind-bending octopus facts that prove these creatures are far more fascinating than most people realize. From nine brains to pranking their prey, octopuses might just be smarter than we thought.
A viral video shows a man strolling through his neighborhood with his cat and his pet octopus, which rides in an aerated tank on a skateboard. The unusual trio has sparked both delight and important conversations about octopus welfare.
Viral videos showed female octopuses hurling objects at males, but the real science tells a sweeter story. Researchers studying Australia's gloomy octopus discovered these intelligent creatures might just be tidying up their homes.
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A fossil that held the world record for the earliest known octopus just lost its title after new research revealed it's actually a nautilus relative. Scientists used cutting-edge imaging to solve a mystery that stumped researchers for over two decades.
A fossil once thought to be the world's oldest octopus turned out to be something completely different after scientists found tiny teeth hidden inside. The discovery rewrites octopus history and reveals the oldest nautiloid soft tissue ever found.
Scientists in China discovered evidence of a 62-foot octopus that hunted and ate dinosaurs 100 million years ago. This finding reveals that intelligent invertebrates, not just large sharks and reptiles, shaped ancient ocean life.
Scientists just uncovered evidence of the largest invertebrate ever discovered: a 60-foot octopus that hunted prehistoric seas 100 million years ago. The groundbreaking find proves these intelligent creatures have been extraordinary for far longer than we knew.
Researchers exploring near the Galapagos Islands discovered an adorable powder blue octopus species that doesn't belong anywhere near its tropical home. This golf ball-sized marine wonder has scientists puzzled and delighted.
Scientists just discovered that gigantic octopuses ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, hunting alongside dinosaurs with crushing jaws. These incredible creatures stretched nearly 65 feet long, rewriting what we thought we knew about ancient marine life.
Researchers exploring the ocean floor near the Galapagos Islands discovered a golf ball-sized, powder blue octopus that represents an entirely new species. The tiny cephalopod has a dark purple underside that likely helps it hide glowing prey from predators.
Scientists discovered fossil evidence of a colossal octopus that lived during the age of dinosaurs, making it possibly the largest invertebrate ever. This kraken-like creature competed with apex predators in Cretaceous oceans.
A team of scientists discovered fossils of a massive octopus that ruled ancient oceans 100 million years ago, challenging what we thought we knew about prehistoric sea life. The creature stretched 60 feet long and likely hunted some of the ocean's toughest prey.
Scientists at Dartmouth discovered that octopuses can learn to use mirrors as tools to locate hidden food, joining an exclusive club of animals previously limited to mammals and birds. This breakthrough reveals just how smart these eight-armed creatures really are.
Scientists reveal octopuses rank among Earth's smartest creatures, with two-thirds of their 500 million neurons in their arms instead of their brain. These problem-solving masters open jars, escape tanks, and even remember human faces.
Scientists discovered fossil jaws proving that 60-foot octopuses were apex predators in the age of dinosaurs, challenging everything we thought we knew about ancient oceans. These intelligent giants used powerful beaks and flexible arms to crush prey alongside fearsome marine reptiles.
Mexico is joining a global movement to protect one of the ocean's most intelligent creatures from factory farming. A new bill could shut down the Western hemisphere's only known octopus farm and set a powerful precedent for animal welfare.
South Korean scientists created a revolutionary adhesive patch by studying octopus tentacles that sticks to wet, oily surfaces without harsh chemicals. The thumbnail-sized patch could transform wound care and industrial applications within three years.
Researchers discovered fossils of colossal octopuses that stretched longer than school buses 100 million years ago. The massive predators showed signs of intelligence and hunted with powerful jaws that crushed prehistoric crustaceans.
Scientists using cutting-edge X-ray technology discovered that octopuses developed their signature features millions of years earlier than anyone thought possible. The rare fossil is rewriting what we know about ocean life.
British energy giant Octopus Energy Generation is pouring $1 billion into California's clean technology sector, marking one of the largest clean energy investments in state history. The massive funding will accelerate renewable energy projects across the Golden State.
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