When people think of intelligent animals, they immediately think of dolphins, elephants, and chimpanzees. But one of the most ...

Whatever they are called, they are widely considered one of the smartest animals in the world. They have been seen navigating mazes, opening containers, escaping enclosures, and much more. The amazing ...

Nine brains, blue blood, instant camouflage: It’s no surprise that octopuses capture our interest and our imaginations. Science-fiction creators, in particular, have been inspired by these tentacled ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. We named him Squirt – not because he was the smallest of the 16 cuttlefish ...