Octopuses have gotten a reputation for being cunning camouflagers and intelligent creatures. But some are known for a more ominous reason: They're deadly. One group — the blue-ringed octopus (genus ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive explore venomous octopus species, bite risks, and practical strategies to stay safe.

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

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A Geelong mother dismissed her eight-year-old when he shouted he’d found a blue-ringed octopus at Eastern Beach – until she ...

Credit: Wikimedia Commons This little octopus has venom that can paralyze muscles and stop breathing. The blue rings glow brighter when it feels threatened, acting like nature’s version of flashing ...

Different animal species have evolved a number of ways to hide in their environments. One of the most popular tactics is by camouflage, often by matching the background or by having patterns that ...