Different animal species have evolved a number of ways to hide in their environments. One of the most popular tactics is by camouflage, often by matching the background or by having patterns that ...

This video explores the mimic octopus, a rare marine animal known for its extraordinary ability to imitate other sea creatures. Instead of relying on speed or strength, it changes shape, movement, and ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Of all the amazing octopus species out there, ...