Octopus

Our Brains Have Something in Common With the One of Octopuses

Octopuses are indeed weird and fascinating creatures. These marine animals have three hearts and blue blood, and they lack bones, just to say the least. But surprisingly, their brains have something in common with the one of humans. Thanks to…

November 28, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Scientists Can Now Explain Why Octopuses Eat Themselves After Mating

Did you ever think that humans are weird when it comes to sex and choosing the right partner? Of course you did! While there is still plenty to learn about human behavior in that area, members of other species can…

May 19, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Octopus Research Provides Insight Regarding The Evolution Of Sleep

Octopi are impressive creatures – They have eight limbs, blue blood, they can squirt ink, they can adapt their skin to work as camouflage, they have three hearts, and they tragically die after mating. A study carried out by researchers…

March 29, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Study Finds Octopuses Feel Emotional Pain not just Physical Pain

The first study showed that mammals and octopuses are more similar than we thought – they also feel emotional distress when hurt physically. Pain isn’t located where the injury has taken place, it is a more complex experience in…

March 5, 2021 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0