Watching an octopus punch an annoying fish is hugely satisfying to frustrated humans. And other animals do the ...

This octopus behavior might look funny at first glance, but it reveals how evolution solves complex problems in unexpected ways.

Video from a recent study shows multiple examples of octopuses using their tentacles to punch fish, but it's not part of a sanctioned aquatic boxing match. Instead, researchers said the animals do ...

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.

The above-average intelligence that octopi possess is displayed in myriad ways, from their problem-solving capabilities to their ability to use tools. However, new research has shed even more light on ...

Scientists have recently documented a behavior that looks almost comedic at first glance: an octopus suddenly reaching out and striking a nearby fish. Divers have filmed these moments in detail, and ...

Turns out, octopuses aren’t just the solo masterminds of the sea—they actually enjoy teaming up with other fish to form multi-species hunting parties. But when things don’t go their way, octopuses ...

Octopuses and fish work together to hunt, but there is no doubt who is in charge, researchers found. Sampaio, E., Sridhar, V.H., Francisco, F.A. et al (2024) Nature Ecology & Evolution Mutually ...