Oclantis: The Underwater City Built by Octopuses
Below the depths of the ocean lies a captivating world of marine life thriving in its own right. While many are familiar with coral reefs and the diverse ecosystems they ...
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The culprit behind the series of octagonal shapes on the seabed
Hexagonal Patterns with Diameters of 4 - 47 cm on the Ocean Floor Likely "Crafted" by Octopuses.Hexagonal patterns on the ocean floor. (Photo: Alexey V. Golikov)A new study by expert ...
Diver Terrified When Led by Octopus to Grave Under the Sea
The giant octopus "communicated" with an Australian diver and "held her hand" to lead her to the grave of a young man lying on the seabed.The octopus led the diver ...
Finding the Cause of Octopus “Suicide” After “Intercourse” with Partner
Both male and female octopuses undergo a "madness" process just before they end their lives. This is perhaps one of the strangest forms of death that has yet to be ...
First Time Capturing the Moment of an Octopus Shooting Stones at Prey Fish
Filmmakers have captured for the first time the moment a coconut octopus fires stones at prey fish while hiding in a shell, much like a sniper.The footage is part of ...
Dancing Octopus at a Depth of 4,800 Meters in the Deep Sea
Scientists have captured footage of the large-eyed jellyhead octopus spreading its arms wide and inflating the membrane beneath to jump along the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.Jumping octopus at a ...
Underwater Adhesive Device Inspired by Octopuses
In experiments, the adhesive device with a flexible, curved body and deformable membrane can maintain its strength through 100 cycles.Researchers have developed a new adhesive device capable of accurately gripping ...
Close-up of the blue-spotted octopus with venom 50 times more potent than that of a cobra
The blue-ringed octopus, found in the coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, possesses venom that is 50 times more toxic than that of a cobra.7 Tiny Creatures That ...
Octopus Collaborates with Fish to Hunt Prey
Octopuses, known for their solitary nature, have been discovered by researchers to exhibit complex cooperative hunting behaviors with fish, demonstrating leadership skills and collective action.A new study published on September ...
Top 8 Animals That Use Tools in Ways You Wouldn’t Expect
Scientists once believed that only humans and our closest relatives, chimpanzees, were intelligent enough to use tools. However, as our understanding of the natural world becomes more detailed, perhaps we ...
