Eight arms, three hearts, and even nine brains. Is there no end to just how extraordinary these cephalopods are? Well, perhaps unsurprisingly, their reproduction methods continue the trend and are also fascinating. We’re going to dive into the natural world of octopus mating by looking at the male and female reproductive systems, including finding out about … Read more
Around the time that they reach adulthood, male and female octopuses all experience the irresistible instinct to mate. Octopuses have short lifespans of between about six months for small tropical species and five years for the giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini). However, sadly for them, reproduction is one of the last things they do in their … Read more
So, the octopus. It’s one of nature’s most incredible creatures, but how much do you know about it? You probably think they’ve got eight arms, right? But what else? There are so many things that make octopuses awesome. For example, do you know how many brains does an octopus have? You might be surprised to … Read more
An octopus is one of the most miraculous creatures in the ocean, and to many people, its eight legs are the feature that first comes to mind. Having eight sucker-covered legs gives the octopus huge advantages in movement and hunting. Still, they can be damaged when octopus predators such as larger fish, seabirds, cetaceans, or … Read more
With eight arms and three brains, octopuses look kind of intimidating. But, like the giant pacific octopus, some can grow to over 30 feet across and weigh as much as 150 pounds. They certainly could hurt a human at that size, but are they aggressive enough to try? Are Octopus Dangerous to Humans? If you … Read more