Octopuses already exist in a strange corner of the animal world, with soft bodies, problem-solving brains, and the ability to change color in a blink. Even within that group, a handful of species push ...

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 ...

Seven myths fall apart as science reveals how octopuses, parrots, and bees think in distinct, adaptive ways tuned to their worlds.

Jenny Evans / Getty Images Octopuses are capable of sophisticated tasks, from solving puzzles to decorating their dens to remembering people's faces. So when a company in Spain announced that it ...