Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. These five research-backed insights show why the octopus ...

The octopus genome with its complex DNA code has finally been cracked. Scientists are eager to answer questions about these creatures’ unusual physiology and incredible intelligence. Scientists ...

A viral TikTok series by creator Sarah claims we are 'severely underreacting' to octopuses, highlighting their unusual anatomy, intelligence, and behaviors. Her humorous yet fact-filled videos ...

A mirror can seem deceptively simple. To us, it is an everyday object, useful for checking appearances or watching what is happening behind us. Yet understanding a reflection requires more than seeing ...

Octopuses often look like creatures from another world. With soft, boneless bodies, eight flexible arms, and even a doughnut-shaped brain, these ocean dwellers are some of the most fascinating animals ...