Forget everything you thought you knew about octopuses, they’re actually violent little terrors who ... the punching is directed to fish that try to exploit the octopus and the group ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An octopus patrols a shallow reef, searching for food–and it’s ...

With ear-like fins that flap gracefully through the water, the Dumbo octopus in this YouTube video looks like it waltzed ...

A new study found that some members of an octopus species hunt cooperatively in groups with fish. Video shows octopuses punching their companion fish to keep them on task and contributing to the hunt.

This is the hilarious moment that an octopus smacked a fish in the face while both animals were hunting together underwater. Video footage shows the tentacled creature appearing to be solely ...

Octopus punches fish. (Eduardo Sampaio, [email protected]) Interestingly, the octopuses and the fish they punch are all part of the same hunting party. They rove around the sea floor to catch ...

is the lead author of a study examining the social dynamics of these octopus-fish collaborations, published this week in the journal Nature, Ecology & Evolution. Their findings are based on more ...

Octopuses can also get violent when fish don’t pull their weight during a hunt. Each member of the unconventional team seemed to have a distinct role. The octopus takes on a commander position ...

Don’t worry, the hidden fish is known for being tricky to spot. If you need a hint, focus on the upper right section of the image. Look carefully for something that looks just a little different ...

Forget everything you thought you knew about octopuses, they’re actually violent little terrors who run their own aquatic fiefdoms. Footage shows them bossing fish around and even punching them ...