🚨🐙 Stage 8 Clinger Alert! From high-stakes shark rodeos to choking out dolphins, octopus expert and OctoNation founder Warren Carlyle breaks down the clingy tactics that keep these brains-with-suction-cups off the menu (sometimes 😅). Caught on Camera: Octopus Riding a Shark By now, you’ve probably seen the viral video: A giant orange Māori octopus clinging…
In the waters of the Red Sea, fishes and octopuses appear to work together to hunt for tasty treats. However, some fish can get a bit cheeky and attempt to take advantage of the octopus’s efforts, according to a new study. If they do, they might just receive a swift punch from the octopus—a clear…
Octopuses of myth and legend come off as monsters, but real-life octopuses are far from monstrous! Generally, octopuses aren’t interested in hurting humans unless humans are hurting them. And even though the answer to this question is yes, octopuses could bite you, you’ll soon learn that they usually won’t (unless you’re their prey, of course!)…
Have you heard the possibility of an underwater city full of octopuses? Can it be… Does Octlantis exist? Let’s find out!
Today, we are showcasing our first-ever octopus comic book: “How The Octopus Lost Its Shell” from Danna Staaf and Sam Julian!
Cuttlefish vs. Octopus – What’s difference? Are they the same? Check out this post and learn how to tell them apart!
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