The blue-ringed octopus is the only octopus to have a lethal toxin that can kill humans. Read here to learn about potential ...

Octopuses have gotten a reputation for being cunning camouflagers and intelligent creatures. But some are known for a more ominous reason: They're deadly. One group — the blue-ringed octopus (genus ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Go diving into the intertidal waters of the Great Barrier ...

The blue-ringed octopus shows bright patterns on the seabed in Australian waters, Australia. Its appearance is striking but signals danger. This contrast makes it fascinating and risky. 'Grieving ...