The dozen or so species that make up Grimpoteuthis are called Dumbo octopuses because of the two large fins—one on either side of the mantle—that protrude like ears. Add in the octopus’s ...

The Dumbo octopus is an elusive cephalopod that gets its name from its large ear-like fins, which resemble those of the lovable Disney elephant. But there's still lots we don't know about these ...

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Thousands of pearl octopuses were discovered in 2018 lining thermal vents near a deep-sea volcano. Researchers now know why ...

"Oh, the flappy ears," said one of the navigators, referring to the two ear-like fins on the octopus's mantle. These kinds of octopuses have been named "Dumbo" in reference to the Disney elephant ...

Small baby octopus - about 5cm long - aren't easy to find fresh. You'll probably have to buy frozen ones. Don't try substituting large octopus for this dish - it's too tough. If you can't find ...

Jules Casey, who frequently posts underwater footage to her OneBreathDiver Instagram account, called the juvenile pale octopus a “beer can baby”. Casey told Storyful that the octopus would eventually ...

This story appears in the July 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. Lest you doubt the awesome power of the drive to procreate, consider what Mr. and Mrs. Argonaut (Argonauta argo) must go ...

News that the world's first commercial octopus farm is closer to becoming reality has been met with dismay by scientists and conservationists. They argue such intelligent "sentient" creatures ...

A devoted mother pearl octopus brooding her eggs – the baby octopus’s eyes and tentacles are visible inside the egg casings – showing they are half way through their development. In 2018 ...

Hundreds of homes are set to get free energy bills for five years under a scheme being rolled out by Octopus Energy and housebuilders. The 'zero bills' scheme sees houses get green technology ...

The law prohibits any farming activity involving the “propagation, cultivation, maintenance, or harvest of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption.” It would also prevent ...