When people think of intelligent animals, they immediately think of dolphins, elephants, and chimpanzees. But one of the most ...

Whatever they are called, they are widely considered one of the smartest animals in the world. They have been seen navigating mazes, opening containers, escaping enclosures, and much more. The amazing ...

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 ...

In the new Prime documentary series “Octopus!” actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge spends an hour and a half narrating a story about an octopus named Doris that sets out on her own, falls in love and ...

When Washington enacted its prohibition on octopus farms, it was a preemptive move as there were none operating or proposed in the state at the time. Most octopus consumed in restaurants in Washington ...

Washington has already banned octopus farming. The bill would further crack down on the practice by outlawing the sale, ...