The active camouflage displayed by octopuses is unrivaled, but we don't have a clear idea of what it costs the octopus to change its color and, in some cases, texture.

Paul Rudd Marvels at Mimic Octopus' 'Oscar-Worthy' Camouflage Skills in Wild Footage Rudd serves as the narrator for National Geographic's upcoming docuseries "Secrets of the Octopus" ...

The unusual behavior of the octopus stems from a complex 'partner control dynamics' that plays out during its hunting trips.

Inspired by the blue-ringed octopus, researchers have created a technology that rapidly changes color and appearance under various kinds of light, enabling camouflaging and signaling. The tech ...

Nature doesn’t hand out invisibility cloaks, but some animals come awfully close. Instead of relying on speed or toxins to ...

Octopuses and crabs are rivals in the wild and will sometimes hunt each other for food. Read here to learn about this rivalry ...

A scuba diver comes face to face with one of the ocean’s most intelligent and playful creatures – an octopus! Watch as the diver forms a surprising bond with the curious octopus, who isn’t afraid to ...

So, when an octopus encounters a predator, it has the sensory apparatus to detect the threat, and it has to decide whether to flee, camouflage itself, or confuse predator or prey with a cloud of ink.

Contrary to their solitary reputation, octopuses have been observed gathering in groups and constructing communal habitats.

Octopuses are masters of camouflage and disguise. An alarmed octopus can vanish even while you watch, flawlessly transforming into what looks like a piece of coral-encrusted rock, or another species ...

Paul Rudd (left) and a shot of a mimic octopus featured in National Geographic's Secrets of the Octopus (right) Actor Paul Rudd knows what it takes to transform into another person for a role, and ...