The algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus), also called the prickly octopus, lives in the Indo-West Pacific. Despite its modest size — its mantle (main body) is only 3 inches long with arms stretching up ...

A British holiday maker has struck up a friendship with an octopus in Cyprus, saying it is 'like having contact with an alien'. Matthew Hyatt, 28, met the sea creature off Limassol, Cyprus, on October ...

Octopuses possess a unique three-heart system that allows them to survive temporary cardiac pauses, a feat impossible for most animals. This, combined with their efficient haemocyanin oxygen carrier ...