If forced to choose one descriptor for the octopus, the best word may be “otherworldly.” These truly amazing marine animals are known for unique behaviors and traits rarely found in any other ...
This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Octopuses are tricky animals to keep in ...
San Diego Union-Tribune: Milestone settlement: Birch Aquarium celebrates next phase of red octopus life cycle
La Jolla’s Birch Aquarium has reached another key milestone in better understanding a lesser-known species with the successful settlement of about 15 red octopuses in its care. According to Birch, ...
Milestone settlement: Birch Aquarium celebrates next phase of red octopus life cycle
The Conversation: Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures
Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures
The Conversation: Octopus farms raise huge animal welfare concerns ‑ and they’re unsustainable too
Octopus farms raise huge animal welfare concerns ‑ and they’re unsustainable too
In an excerpt from the new book Secrets of the Octopus, an animal lover offers insight into this “strange, beautiful, curious creature.” Heavy webbing between the arms of a female blanket octopus ...
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