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Which octopus can camouflage?
The Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) has a unique way of camouflaging itself. Instead of mixing with the seabed, it...
What to do if an octopus grabs you?
In many cases, a human can escape the clutches of a small to medium-sized octopus simply by swimming. It pushes forward...
Are octopus sentient?
That's according to a recent announcement by the UK government, which recognized decapods (such as locusts and crabs) and ...
Will octopus hurt you?
All octopus, cuttlefish and some squid are poisonous, according to a new study. The largest known octopus species, the...
What octopus eat?
Its prey includes gastropods, such as snails and sea slugs; bivalves, such as clams and mussels; crustaceans, such as...
Why does an octopus have 9 brains?
Thanks to their nine brains, it seems that octopuses have the benefit of both localized and centralized control over...
Can an octopus eat you?
Although most octopus look friendly and cute, and the little ones probably are, there are also giant octopus to look out...
Is it true that octopus have 9 brains?
In addition to a central brain located between the eyes, octopuses have separate “mini-brains” at the base of each of ...