Octopus
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Cuttlefish Use Human-Like Vision to Choose Camouflage
Posted Wed Feb 15, 2012 09:52 AM ET | 0
Cuttlefish can pick the perfect camouflage without seeing the whole picture much like people can understand simple sketches. Read more
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Antarctic Hot Springs Yields Ghostly New Species
Posted by Eric Niiler Tue Jan 3, 2012 05:00 PM ET | 0
A "Yeti" crab, seven-legged seastar and a pale octopus discovered around the vent are reshaping theories on marine life. Read more
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Deep-Sea Camouflage Switcheroo
Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Nov 10, 2011 12:15 PM ET | 0
Squid and octopus can dramatically change color to hide from predators, offering insights into the secrets of invisibility. Read more
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Sea Squid Are Same-Sex Swingers
Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 09:11 AM ET | 0
Male squid are just as likely to mate with other males as with females, deep-sea observations reveal. Read more
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'Octobot' Could Save Your Life
Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Tue Jul 19, 2011 09:34 AM ET | 0
Researchers have mimicked an unusual muscular structure found only in tongues and elephant trunks. Read more
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Animals: Giant Pacific Octopus Returns [VIDEO]
Posted Fri May 13, 2011 03:00 AM ET | 0
Following in the footsteps (er, tentacles) of Caroline, meet Octavius, the new giant Pacific octopus at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Watch video
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Animals: Octopus Mimics Flounder [VIDEO]
Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0
New video shows an octopus disguising itself as a flounder. Marine Biological Laboratory senior scientist Roger Hanlon talks to James Williams about the eight-legged impersonator. Watch video
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LIFE in the News: Giant Pacific Octopus [VIDEO]
Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0
On the new Discovery series LIFE, animals big and small try to survive in the face of life's challenges - including the Giant Pacific Octopus. Jorge Ribas gets a closer look at these remarkable creatures. Watch video
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Animals: Octopus Steals Video Camera Explained [VIDEO]
Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0
An octopus grabbed Victor Huang's video camera from his hands as he was spearfishing - then took off. Why would an octopus do this? James Williams gets an explanation. Watch video
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'Psychic Panda' No Match for Paul the Octopus
Posted Tue Nov 16, 2010 01:10 PM ET | 0
Paul's popularity has led to a spate of copycat "prophetic" animals, albeit with far less success. Read more
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New 'Psychic' Octopus Takes Paul's Place
Posted Thu Nov 4, 2010 11:00 AM ET | 0
Paul II was introduced to the public in a ceremony that aired live on television. Read more
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'Psychic' Octopus, Paul, Dies
Posted Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:08 AM ET | 0
The cephalopod who predicted this year's World Cup winner died peacefully in his sleep. Read more
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Epic Marine Study 'Extends Known World'
Posted Mon Oct 4, 2010 01:36 PM ET | 0
After ten years, hundreds of expeditions, and thousands of newly-discovered species, the Census of Marine Life is wrapping up. Read more
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New Octopus Species Discovered: Big Pic
Posted Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:35 AM ET | 0
While diving into the waters of Antarctica to collect octopus venom, scientists stumbled onto a unique find. Read more
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'Psychic' Octopus Predicts Spain to Win
Posted Fri Jul 9, 2010 12:00 PM ET | 0
The eight-legged oracle has become a World Cup sensation after correctly predicting all six of Germany's games. Read more
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